The 1980’s Pop star Robbie Nevil turns 66

“C’est La Vie”, released in 1986 peaked to #2 on the Hot 100, but contrary to what many people think, Robbie Nevil still keeps to this day an important and busy career in music

Looking Back at Legendary Soulful Man Ben E. King on His Birthday

One of Soul’s most recognizable voices, Ben E. King had several hit songs that stands the test of time such as “Stand by Me” and “Save The Last Dance for Me,” we look back at his career

Remembering Cliff Burton, The Talented Metallica Bass Player

Cliff Burton is often regarded as one of the irreplaceable Metallica core members, the music he made with the band it’s also often regarded as being their best and most creative period, he tragically passed away at the age of 24 on this day in 1986

Remembering Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer became worldwide famous during the 1980’s with songs such as “Johnny and Mary” and “Addicted to Love” and he made some of the 1980’s most iconic music videos. We remember the singer who died on this day in 2003

Huey Lewis and The News reaches No.1 in the Hot 100 charts with “Stuck with You” in 1986

The single was the band’s second number one hit on the Hot 100 chart, following “The Power of Love” in 1985

Revisiting “Blue Velvet”

“Blue Velvet” is David Lynch in peak form, the cult movie released on September 12th, 1986, represents (to date) his most accomplished motion picture

Jackie Wilson’s “Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town)” was released on this day in 1957

Find out why this was the song that allowed Berry Gordy to start Motown

With “Venus”, Bananarama finally “got it” in 1986

“Venus”, a cover of the 1970 song by Dutch band Shocking Blue, became, Bananarama’s signature song and was a worldwide hit in 1986

The 1960’s and 1970’s Rock legend Steve Winwood scores his first US Hot 100 No. 1 with “Higher Love” in 1986

During the 1980’s Winwood was trying to solidify his solid solo career, and was doing so by going into a Pop music direction

Electronic music genius Jean-Michel Jarre turns 76

A pioneer in the electronic, ambient and new-age music, the French composer and musician Jean-Michel Jarre has been breaking world records since the 1970’s

Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin turns 59

Marlee Matlin was awarded for her groundbreaking role in the 1986 movie “Children of a Lesser God” alongside with William Hurt. In 2009 she released her own biography that revealed some shocking facts

Europe’s lead singer Joey Tempest turns 61

The Swedish band Europe frontman Joey Tempest composed and sung one of the most popular songs of all time: “The Final Countdown,” a pastiche of Heavy Metal and Synth Pop with a catchy riff, became one of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1980s and topped the sales chart in 26 countries

Bon Jovi’s Finest Hour “Slippery When Wet”

To be put in perspective, Rock music in the 1980’s suffered a commercial mutation of the industry had got used to during the 60’s and 70’s, the 80’s were a decade where the flashier the better was the trend to follow, and music in general followed that rule.

Peter Cetera peaks to No.1 with “The Karate Kid II” theme song “Glory of Love” on this day in 1986

Initially composed to be featured on “Rocky IV”, “Glory of Love” end up being former Chicago lead singer Peter Cetera most memorable solo hit. On August 2, 1986, it peaked to No.1

In 1986 Europe’s Eastern Bloc lift the Iron Curtain to welcome Queen in Budapest

On July 27, 1986, Queen became the first western act since Louis Armstrong in 1964 to perform in Eastern Europe in what was perhaps the most important concert of their Magic Tour

Paul Young gets his first and last Hot 100 No.1 in 1985 with “Every Time You Go Away”

“Every Time You Go Away” remains Paul Young’s most memorable song, but actually, it was originally recorded by a very famous American duo in 1980

In July 1987 Peter Gabriel peaks to No.1 at the US Hot 100 with “Sledgehammer”

The former Genesis frontman already had scored a hit with “Games Without Frontiers”, and with “Sledgehammer” solidified his solo career during the 1980’s

In 1986 Genesis get their first and only U.S No.1 with Pop hit “Invisible Touch”

“Invisible Touch” introduced the band to a younger audience through its characteristic 1980’s Pop beat, it became one of the band’s most popular songs, however, without the same praise as their 1970’s Prog Rock material

In 1986 Madonna peaks to No.1 once again with her hit song “Papa Don’t Preach”

The controversial lyrical subject of “Papa Don’t Preach” caused Madonna’s first conflict with the Vatican, as it dealt with teenage pregnancy and abortion. It remains one of the 1980’s absolute classics and a all time fan favorite

Clive Jackson of Doctor and The Medics turns 63 today

Today, Clive Jackson is a name that doesn’t immediately rings a bell, but many of us still remembers his band Doctor and The Medics who had a big hit in 1986 with their cover of the 1969 Norman Greenbaum’s song “Spirit in the Sky”. He turns 63 today

The Australian singer John Farnham turns 75

John Farnham is mostly remembered around the world for his 1986 hit “You’re The Voice”, but the Australian singer had already an established career before that and after in Australia. Today he turns 75

On this day in 1986 Wham! wrote the final chapter on their history

“I think it should be the most amicable split in pop history.” said George Michael announcing the break up of Pop duo Wham!. On the same day of their farewell concert at Wembley Stadium, their final single “The Edge Of Heaven” also peaked to No.1 on the UK singles charts

Falco gets his first and only No.1 in the U.K with “Rock Me Amadeus” in 1986

“Rock Me Amadeus” it’s one of the most iconic songs of the 1980’s, it was a one of a kind success for Austrian singer Falco and reached No.1 on the hard English and American markets

In 1986 Pet Shop Boys peaks to No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 with “West End Girls”

A synthpop classic, “West End Girls” remains of Pet Shop Boys greatest hits, it was No.1 on the U.S Hot 100 on May 10, 1986

Cutting Crew peak to No.1 in 1987 on the US Hot 100 with the power ballad “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”

The British band Cutting Crew had their first and only US No.1 with the memorable 1986 power ballad “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”. Learn some interesting facts about the song.

Prince kisses the Hot 100 No.1 with “Kiss” on this day in 1986

“Kiss” remains one of Prince’s signature songs and one of his best selling singles. It reached No.1 at the Hot 100 on this day in 1986

George Michael gets his second solo No.1 with “A Different Corner” in 1986

Released in April 1986, “A Different Corner” denounces the already musical maturity of George Michael as a composer and distances itself from Wham! Pop smash hits. The song, served as a catalyst for his solo career

Falco gets his first and only No.1 in the U.S with “Rock Me Amadeus” in 1986

“Rock Me Amadeus” became the first German-language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 29, 1986

Mr.Mister peaks to No.1 at the U.S Hot 100 in 1986 with “Kyrie”

Read some curious facts about the lyrics and meaning of the Mr.Mister’s song “Kyrie”

On Valentine’s Day 1987 Bon Jovi peaks to No.1 with “Livin’ On A Prayer”

Considered by many as Bon Jovi’s signature song, “Livin’ On A Prayer”, the song reached No.1 on the Hot 100 on this day in 1987. Check some interesting facts about the song background

Remembering Cliff Burton, the talented Metallica original bassist on his birthday

Too Beautiful to Die: The short life of the world’s first supermodel

Born on January 29, 1960, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gia Marie Carangi is widely considered to be the first supermodel. While paving the way for models like Elle MacPherson and Cindy Crawford to achieve superstardom, Gia’s beauty introduced her to the temptations of fame, to which she could not help but fall, victim. On November 18th, 1986, Gia Carangi passed away, her battle with AIDS proving too strong for the 26-year-old.

In 1986 A-ha became the first Norwegian band ever to peak to No.1 on the U.K music charts with “The Sun Always Shines On TV”

Released on December 16, 1985, “The Sun Always Shines On TV” was the third single taken from their debut album “Hunting High And Low” and is regarded as one of their finest songs and for some, far superior than “Take on Me”