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  1. On This Day: March 27 1985 7800° Fahrenheit by Bon Jovi Was Released

    On This Day: March 27 1985 7800° Fahrenheit by Bon Jovi Was Released

    On this day March 27 1985 Bon Jovi released their second studio album 7800° Fahrenheit. Coming off their self titled debut the band pushed for a heavier and more polished sound with this release while continuing to build their identity in the mid 80s rock scene. The album reached number 37 on...
  2. On This Day: March 14 1982 Europe Released Their Debut Album

    On This Day: March 14 1982 Europe Released Their Debut Album

    On this day March 14 1982 Swedish rock band Europe released their self-titled debut album. The album introduced the band's melodic hard rock sound and set the stage for their later success. Europe reached number eight on the Swedish charts and featured songs like In the Future to Come and Seven...
  3. On This Day: March 14 1980 Def Leppard Released Their Debut Album On Through the Night

    On This Day: March 14 1980 Def Leppard Released Their Debut Album On Through the Night

    On this day March 14 1980 Def Leppard released their debut studio album On Through the Night marking the beginning of their rise as one of the biggest rock bands of the 80s. The album featured a raw and energetic sound heavily influenced by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. On...
  4. On This Day: March 14 1983 Bon Jovi Formed in Sayreville New Jersey

    On This Day: March 14 1983 Bon Jovi Formed in Sayreville New Jersey

    On this day March 14 1983 Bon Jovi officially formed in Sayreville New Jersey. Led by Jon Bon Jovi the band brought together Richie Sambora David Bryan Alec John Such and Tico Torres to create what would become one of the biggest rock bands of all time. Bon Jovi quickly gained recognition with...
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    Triumph Released Thunder Seven - November 10, 1984

    On this day, November 10, 1984, Canadian rock band Triumph released their seventh album, Thunder Seven. Known for its blend of hard rock and progressive elements, the album features standout tracks like “Spellbound” and “Follow Your Heart.” Thunder Seven reached #35 on the Billboard charts...
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    Whitesnake Released Live…in the Heart of the City (Live Album) - November 3, 1980

    On this day, November 3, 1980, Whitesnake released their live album Live…in the Heart of the City. Capturing the energy and power of their live performances, the album showcased Whitesnake’s bluesy hard rock sound and featured fan favorites like “Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City.” Live…in...
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    On This Day: Creatures of the Night by KISS Released - October 13, 1982

    On this day, October 13, 1982, KISS released their album Creatures of the Night! This heavy-hitting record is known for its return to the band’s hard rock roots and has become a fan favorite over the years. Do you remember the impact this album had when it dropped?
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    Trouble Walkin’ by Ace Frehley Released - October 13, 1989

    On this day, October 13, 1989, Ace Frehley released his 4th solo album Trouble Walkin’! The album peaked at #102 on the Billboard charts and showcased Ace Frehley’s signature guitar work. While Ace is best known as the former guitarist for KISS, this album proved his solo career was also full of...
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    Kiss Releases Lick It Up - September 23, 1983

    On this day, September 23, 1983, Kiss released their 11th studio album, Lick It Up! This album marked a significant moment for the band, as it was their first without makeup, revealing their true identities to the public. Lick It Up peaked at #24 on the Billboard charts and is known for its...
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    Animalize (1984)

    Title: Animalize Artist: KISS Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - I've Had Enough (Into the Fire) - 2 - Heaven's on Fire - 3 - Burn Bitch Burn - 4 - Get All You Can Take - 5 - Lonely Is the Hunter - 6 - Under the Gun - 7 - Thrills in the Night - 8 - While the City...
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    Music From "The Elder" (1981)

    Title: Music From "The Elder" Artist: KISS Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - The Oath - 2 - Fanfare - 3 - Just a Boy - 4 - Dark Light - 5 - Only You - 6 - Under the Rose - 7 - A World Without Heroes - 8 - Mr. Blackwell - 9 - Escape From the Island - 10 -...
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    Cultösaurus Erectus (1980)

    Title: Cultösaurus Erectus Artist: Blue Öyster Cult Genre: Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Black Blade - 2 - Monsters - 3 - Divine Wind - 4 - Deadline - 5 - The Marshall Plan - 6 - Hungry Boys - 7 - Fallen Angel - 8 - Lips in the Hills - 9 - Unknown Tongue - Overview...
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    "...Famous Last Words..." (1982)

    Title: "...Famous Last Words..." Artist: Supertramp Genre: Rock Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Crazy - 4:44 2 - Put on Your Old Brown Shoes - 4:23 3 - It's Raining Again - 4:25 4 - Bonnie - 5:38 5 - Know Who You Are - 5:00 6 - My Kind of Lady - 5:16 7 - C'est le bon - 5:32 8 - Waiting...
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    Don't Fight It (1980)

    Title: Don't Fight It Artist: Red Rider Genre: Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Don't Fight It - 4:20 2 - How's My Little Girl Tonight - 4:08 3 - Iron in the Soul - 2:49 4 - Make Myself Complete - 3:36 5 - Good News - 3:29 6 - White Hot - 5:08 7 - Talkin' to Myself - 3:35 8 - Just...
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    Go to Heaven (1980)

    Title: Go to Heaven Artist: Grateful Dead Genre: Psychedelic Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Alabama Getaway - 3:36 2 - Far From Me - 3:40 3 - Althea - 6:54 4 - Feel Like a Stranger - 5:09 5 - Lost Sailor - 5:54 6 - Saint of Circumstance - 5:39 7 - Antwerp's Placebo (The Plumber) -...
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    The Doctor (1986)

    Title: The Doctor Artist: Cheap Trick Genre: Rock Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - It's Up to You - 3:50 2 - Rearview Mirror Romance - 4:33 3 - The Doctor - 4:03 4 - Are You Lonely Tonight - 3:47 5 - Name of the Game - 4:17 6 - Kiss Me Red - 3:37 7 - Take Me to the Top - 4:01 8 - Good...
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    Slippery When Wet (1986)

    Title: Slippery When Wet Artist: Bon Jovi Genre: Rock Released: 1986 Tracks: 1 - Let It Rock - 5:24 2 - You Give Love a Bad Name - 3:43 3 - Livin' on a Prayer - 4:10 4 - Social Disease - 4:18 5 - Wanted Dead or Alive - 5:08 6 - Raise Your Hands - 4:18 7 - Without Love - 3:40 8 -...
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    Out of the Silent Planet (1988)

    Title: Out of the Silent Planet Artist: King's X Genre: Alternative Rock Released: 1988 Tracks: 1 - In the New Age - 5:24 2 - Goldilox - 4:42 3 - Power of Love - 4:38 4 - Wonder - 4:12 5 - Sometimes - 3:42 6 - King - 3:03 7 - What Is This - 3:49 8 - Far, Far Away - 4:17 9 - Shot...
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    Of Skins and Heart (1981)

    Title: Of Skins and Heart Artist: The Church Genre: Alternative Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - For a Moment We're Strangers - 3:57 2 - Chrome Injury - 4:01 3 - The Unguarded Moment - 4:12 4 - Memories in Future Tense - 4:46 5 - Bel-Air - 3:53 6 - Is This Where You Live - 7:40 7 -...
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    Wait for the Night (1982)

    Title: Wait for the Night Artist: Rick Springfield Genre: No Genre Specified Released: 1982 Tracks: 1 - Take a Hand - 2:16 2 - Goldfever - 2:58 3 - One Broken Heart - 2:54 4 - Where's All the Love - 3:24 5 - Archangel - 3:03 6 - Jessica - 3:00 7 - Million Dollar Face - 2:50 8 - Old...
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