Posts tagged with 80s
2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance
Pretenders ‘ Christmas song, 2000 Miles, sprang from tragic circumstances, yet Chrissie Hynde ‘s Yuletide staple remains a triumph.
Shane MacGowan: Tributes Paid By Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave
Springsteen said ""Over here on E Street, we are heartbroken over the death of Shane MacGowan. He was one of my all-time favorite writers."
Shane MacGowan: The Pogues Singer Dies Aged 65
Shane MacGowan of The Pogues has died aged 65, following ill-health and a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis.
Best Pogues Songs: 20 Of The Best From Shane MacGowan’s Crew
They were rowdy, rebellious and volatile, but Shane MacGowan and co built their catalogue to last – as the best Pogues songs attest.
Shane MacGowan: The Pogues’ Singer Is A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day
Harnessing the lyrical brilliance of Irish folk and the aggressive snarl of punk, The Pogues’ frontman Shane MacGowan created a unique style.
Best Tina Turner Songs: 30 Classics From The Queen Of Rock’n’Roll
From gritty ballads to gospel-infused funk’n’roll, the best Tina Turner songs established the iconic singer as an era-defining legend.
‘Power’: How Ice-T Blasted Gangsta Rap Into The World
Critical in establishing gangsta rap, Ice-T’s second album, ‘Power’, remains a force of West Coast hip-hop.
Peter Hook & The Light Announce 2024 World Tour Playing Joy Division and New Order Hits
Peter Hook & The Light have announced a 2024 world tour that will see them play the Substance albums from Joy Division and New Order in full
Open Your Heart: The Story Behind Madonna’s First Art-Pop “Performance” Song
The fourth single from the ‘True Blue’ album, Open Your Heart found Madonna creating her most ambitious artistic statement yet.
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