Tag: 80s music
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Announcement: Crime of the Century: Classic Rock & True Crime
Angie Moon announces her first book Crime of the Century, a book about classic rock and true crime. Read more.
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The best 70s power pop you’ve never heard: An interview with Arthur Alexander of The Poppees and Sorrows
Angie Moon interviews Arthur Alexander of legendary power pop bands The Poppees and Sorrows Read more.
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Childfree Classic Rock Musicians
A list of musicians from the 60s, 70s, and 80s who never had children. Read more.
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Review: Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard
Angie Moon reviews Def Leppard’s scrapbook anthology Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard. Read more.
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Leftists and Socialists of Classic Rock Part 3: The 80s
An article about leftist and socialist rock musicians of the 80s Read more.
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Interview: Mike Peters of The Alarm
Angie Moon interviews lead singer and founding member of The Alarm Mike Peters. The Alarm have an album coming out… Read more.
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15 Moving Anti-War Lyrics in Classic Rock
Angie Moon shares 15 of their favourite anti-war lyrics. Read more.
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Review: Through The Prism by Aubrey Powell
Angie Moon reviews Aubrey Powell’s book Through The Prism, which tells stories about some of Hipgnosis’ most famous album covers. Read more.
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The Music of Chicago 50s-80s: Part 2
Part 2 of a two part series on the music of Chicago: blues, R&B, soul, rock and roll, and more! Read more.
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Review: The Sparks Brothers
Angie Moon reviews Edgar Wright’s first documentary: The Sparks Brothers, about Ron & Russell Mael of Sparks. Read more.
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Interview: Jim Basnight of The Moberlys
Angie Moon interviews Jim Basnight of The Moberlys and The Rockinghams. He talks about his life, music, influences, and his… Read more.
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My 20 Favourite Classic Rock Live Albums: Part 1
Angie Moon talks about the history of live albums and some of her favourite live albums of all time. Part… Read more.
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4/20 Special Edition Post: Classic Rock Songs About Pot
A special 4/20 edition of The Diversity of Classic Rock – A comprehensive list of songs about marijuana! Read more.
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Listen to This, Not That: Queen
A deep dive into Queen’s discography to find all the deep tracks and gems. Listen to more than just Bohemian… Read more.
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Every Black #1 of the 60s, 70s, and 80s
An analysis of American and British chart toppers of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. How many songs were performed by… Read more.
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Musicians who got me to love the 80s
My specialties and first loves are the 60s and 70s and I once thought the 80s were cheesy and lame.… Read more.
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If 2020 Were a movie, this would be the soundtrack
If 2020 were a movie, what would be on the soundtrack? Angie Moon answers that question with her picks for… Read more.
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Gateway Songs: The Songs That Got Me Into Classic Rock
Angie Moon writes about songs that she listened to in her childhood that may have sparked her classic rock obsession. Read more.
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Disabled Musicians of Classic Rock
A list of classic rock stars who have disabilities or have dealt with mental illness. Read more.
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The Diversity (or lack thereof) of Classic Rock Radio Playlists: Chicago
Angie Moon’s analysis of the diversity of classic rock radio playlists in Chicago. Looking at nationality, gender/sexual orientation, ethnicity, and… Read more.