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1980s

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Far Side of Crazy» by Wall of Voodoo

5 October 2024 SB 0

Wall of Voodoo is a band of two distinct eras, defined by their frontmen: the Stan Ridgway years (1977-1983), and the Andy Prieboy years (1984-1988). […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Wicked Game» by Chris Isaak

14 September 2024 SB 0

Wicked Game is without question Chris Isaak’s best known song. The brooding, lovelorn song is performed with an inner intensity which belies its quiet treatment, […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Rock the Casbah» by The Clash

31 August 2024 SB 0

In the annals of punk rock history, few bands have left as indelible a mark as The Clash. Formed in 1976, the band emerged from […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «For Whom the Bell Tolls» by Metallica

17 August 2024 SB 0

It all begins with the ominous sounds of chiming church bells. Shortly after a few bars of guitars and drums announce the proper beginning of […]

When Michael Palin appeared on a Motörhead album

13 July 2024 SB 0

Collaborations have become commonplace in music, but there’s no denying that some of them are a bit more… unlikely than others. Some pairings seemed downright […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Run To You» by Bryan Adams

8 June 2024 SB 0

1983 had been a pretty good year for Bryan Adams. His third album Cuts Like A Knife and its lead singles were huge hits across […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «The Last In Line» by Dio

27 April 2024 SB 0

Dio’s 1983 debut album Holy Diver established the band as one of the top metal acts of the 1980s. Thanks to the world class vocals […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Brass In Pocket» by The Pretenders

20 April 2024 SB 0

Brass In Pocket is The Pretenders’ biggest hit and one of their most beloved songs. One person who is known for not liking it, however, […]

When Ace Frehley saved a Blues Brothers show

16 March 2024 SB 0

In the latter half of the 1970s KISS were on top of the world. The band members enjoyed their spoils as much as they could. […]

The Best Music Boxed Sets of 2023

20 January 2024 SB 0

2023 is in the books, and it’s time for the customary look at the box set releases of the past year. The amount of releases […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Mission From ‘Arry» by Iron Maiden

30 December 2023 SB 0

It was 1984. The summer was turning into autumn as the world’s metal community expectantly looked forward to the next masterpiece from Iron Maiden. The […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Headless Cross» by Black Sabbath

2 December 2023 SB 0

As Black Sabbath entered the 1980s, things were changing for the band. After sticking with the classic line-up throughout the 1970s, Ozzy Osbourne was now […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Battle Scar» by Max Webster and Rush

11 November 2023 SB 0

Max Webster was a Canadian progressive hard rock band formed in 1972. The band was initially based in Sarnia, where Kim Mitchell (vocals/guitar) and the […]

CLASSIC ALBUM COVERS: «Synchronicity» by The Police

4 November 2023 SB 0

Synchronicity is the fifth and final studio album by The Police, released on 17 June 1983. It was the band’s most successful release, reaching the […]

THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Wonderland» by Big Country

21 October 2023 SB 0

Big Country emerged on the world stage with their debut album The Crossing on 29 July 1983. The UK success was immediate, slowly but surely […]

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