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BEAT Tour Celebrates King Crimson's Prog Rock Giants

King Crimson, after multiple breakups and changes, continues to influence music with the formation of BEAT, celebrating their 1980s repertoire.
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'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' Is a Vivid Journey Through the Band's History

R.E.M. fused post-punk and pop, reflecting a unique music era before social media transformed the industry.
The band's rise was shaped by college radio and a culture of authenticity.

Huey Lewis on Screaming "Foul" Over First Recording of Sports: "It Was Just Not Good"

Sports album by Huey Lewis and the News was a commercial and artistic success in the 1980s.
Influences from R&B, soul, and pop were fused in Sports to create its unique sound for radio success.

'The Name of This Band is R.E.M.' Is a Vivid Journey Through the Band's History

R.E.M. fused post-punk and pop, reflecting a unique music era before social media transformed the industry.
The band's rise was shaped by college radio and a culture of authenticity.

Huey Lewis on Screaming "Foul" Over First Recording of Sports: "It Was Just Not Good"

Sports album by Huey Lewis and the News was a commercial and artistic success in the 1980s.
Influences from R&B, soul, and pop were fused in Sports to create its unique sound for radio success.
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Cruel World Festival announces 2025 lineup: New Order, Nick Cave, more

Cruel World Festival 2025 will celebrate '80s nostalgia with a line-up of iconic artists at Pasadena's Rose Bowl on May 17.

Cruel World reveals 2025 lineup with New Order, Nick Cave, DEVO & Garbage

Cruel World 2025 festival features headliners New Order and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, promising a nostalgic lineup from the 1980s.

From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road

The album Synthesizing the Silk Roads showcases a unique musical era of fusion from Soviet Central Asia, revealing cultural mingling despite political restrictions.

Butthole Surfers on the Deranged and Damaged 1980s

The Butthole Surfers defined a chaotic and unique musical style in the 80s, eventually achieving unexpected mainstream success despite their unconventional image.

Cat Glover was Prince's thrillingly sexy sidekick and brought out the best in him

Catherine Glover was a pivotal figure in Prince's late 80s era, shaping performances with her choreography and vocal contributions.

Iconic 80s synth-pop duo Soft Cell announce their first-ever Australian tour

Soft Cell will tour Australia for the first time in April 2023, celebrating 40 years of music and legacy.

The Word of God: An Interview With Rakim

Hip-hop faced significant cultural opposition in the 1970s and '80s but found advocates who recognized its artistic value and sociopolitical relevance.
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Mick Jagger was surprisingly hard-working': the all-star life of synth whiz Wally Badarou

Wally Badarou played on a string of chart-topping singles and albums for various artists in the 1980s.
Badarou knew that Foreigner's 'I Want to Know What Love Is' would be a hit.
Badarou's musical dexterity and adaptability were honed through his experiences as a session player and living in different cultures.

Stock Aitken Waterman's 20 greatest songs ranked!

'I'd Rather Jack' dismisses music from the past and is considered unbeatable.
'Roadblock' was a mid-tempo funk-infused track by SAW.
'Love Is War' had a more sophisticated US soul-inspired production style.

Mick Jagger was surprisingly hard-working': the all-star life of synth whiz Wally Badarou

Wally Badarou played on a string of chart-topping singles and albums for various artists in the 1980s.
Badarou knew that Foreigner's 'I Want to Know What Love Is' would be a hit.
Badarou's musical dexterity and adaptability were honed through his experiences as a session player and living in different cultures.

Stock Aitken Waterman's 20 greatest songs ranked!

'I'd Rather Jack' dismisses music from the past and is considered unbeatable.
'Roadblock' was a mid-tempo funk-infused track by SAW.
'Love Is War' had a more sophisticated US soul-inspired production style.
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