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On This Day August 30 1989 – Kix Brooks by Kix Brooks Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1988 – Slow Turning by John Hiatt Was Released
On this day August 30 1988, Slow Turning by John Hiatt was released. As his ninth studio album, it followed the...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1988 – Other Roads by Boz Scaggs Was Released in Canada on CD and Vinyl
On this day August 30 1988, Other Roads by Boz Scaggs was released in Canada on both CD and vinyl. This marked the...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1988 – Danzig by Danzig Was Released
On this day August 30 1988, Danzig by Danzig was released. As the debut album from Glenn Danzig’s new band after his...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1988 – Chameleon Days by Yanni Was Released
On this day August 30 1988, Chameleon Days by Yanni was released. As his fourth studio album, it marked a turning...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1983 – Mummer by XTC Was Released
On this day August 30 1983, Mummer by XTC was released. As the band’s sixth studio album, it marked a major...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1989 – When I See You Smile by Bad English Was Released
On this day August 30 1989, When I See You Smile by Bad English was released. The power ballad quickly became the...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1987 – Crossbow Premiered on The Family Channel
On this day August 30 1987, Crossbow premiered on The Family Channel. Based on the legend of William Tell, the...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1985 – Compromising Positions Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 30 1985, Compromising Positions premiered in theaters. The comedy mystery starred Susan Sarandon...- By Pete
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On This Day August 30 1985 – American Ninja Premiered in Theaters
On this day August 30 1985, American Ninja premiered in theaters. The low budget action film introduced audiences to...- By Pete
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The 1980s delivered some of the most emotionally charged and thematically daring coming of age films ever put to screen. While many titles focused on high school crushes, summer adventures, and teen rebellion, there was another category of films that pushed boundaries and stirred controversy...
In the 1980s, nothing symbolized teen freedom, consumer power, and pop culture cool quite like the American mall. With hundreds of bustling locations across the country, malls became more than retail centers. They were cultural epicenters where music was heard, trends were born, and friendships...
Various 80s Articles
In 1984, Alphaville released Big in Japan, a dark synth pop track that helped define the moodier side of the decade. With its steady electronic beat, haunting melody, and cryptic lyrics, the song became an instant hit across Europe and later caught on with audiences in the United States. It...
In the blood drenched halls of 1980s horror cinema, one name stands out for its sheer audacity, atmosphere, and boundary pushing gore: Lucio Fulci. Often referred to as the Godfather of Gore, Fulci carved his legacy into the decade with a series of surreal, shocking, and unforgettable films that...
Mario Bros. in the Arcade and on the NES (1983)
After his debut in Donkey Kong, Mario returned in 1983 with his brother Luigi in the arcade game Mario Bros. This marked the first time the two characters appeared together and the first game where Mario was identified as a plumber rather than a...
The 1980s gave us some of the most beloved television shows in history. Names like The A Team, Cheers, and Family Ties are forever etched in the pop culture landscape. But beyond those major hits were dozens of lesser known shows that captured the heart of the decade just as much. These series...
