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On This Day August 18 1980 - Drama by Yes Released
On this day August 18 1980, Drama marked a new chapter for progressive rock band Yes as they released their tenth studio album. This record came during a transitional period for the group, with Trevor Horn and Geoff Downes of The Buggles joining to replace longtime members Jon Anderson and Rick...- Pete
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On This Day July 25 1980 – AC/DC Released Their 7th Album Back in Black
On this day July 25 1980, AC/ DC released their seventh studio album Back in Black, a powerful comeback that would go on to become one of the most successful albums in music history. The record marked the debut of new lead singer Brian Johnson following the death of original frontman Bon Scott...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1980 – Hawkwind Released Their Live Album Live Seventy Nine
On this day July 21 1980, Hawkwind released their live album Live Seventy Nine, capturing the band’s raw and spacey energy during a transitional era. Recorded during their 1979 UK tour, the album offered fans a powerful document of their live sound as they shifted from their classic 70s space...- Pete
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On This Day July 21 1980 – Chicago Released Their Album Chicago XIV
On this day July 21 1980, Chicago released their twelfth studio album, Chicago XIV. Known for blending rock with horns and jazz elements throughout the 1970s, the band took a more stripped down and contemporary rock approach on this record. It marked a transition point for the group as they...- Pete
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On This Day July 18, 1980 – Full Moon by The Charlie Daniels Band Was Released
On this day July 18, 1980, Full Moon by The Charlie Daniels Band was released, continuing the group’s run of Southern rock albums with a mix of country influence, hard driving energy, and storytelling grit. As their eleventh studio album, Full Moon showcased a band in full command of its sound...- Pete
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On This Day: July 15, 1980 – Donnie Iris Releases Back on the Streets
On this day July 15, 1980, Donnie Iris released his debut solo album Back on the Streets, launching a new chapter in his career after previous success with bands like The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry. Blending power pop, rock, and new wave influences, the album peaked at number 57 on the Billboard...- Pete
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On This Day: July 11, 1980 – Falco Releases Vienna
On this day July 11, 1980, Ultravox released their fourth studio album Vienna, marking a bold transformation for the band and a turning point in the sound of British new wave. With a refined mix of electronic textures, classical influence, and icy atmospheres, the album ushered in a new level of...- Pete
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On This Day: July 11, 1980 – Dexys Midnight Runners Releases Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
On this day July 11, 1980, Dexys Midnight Runners released their debut album Searching for the Young Soul Rebels, a powerful and uncompromising mix of soul, punk attitude, and social commentary that made an immediate impact on the UK music scene. At a time when glossy new wave and polished pop...- Pete
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