During the 80s

Where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This is where the 80s are still on the air and still being talked about.

This community is part of a live 80s radio experience built around We Love the Eighties Radio. Every day the music, movies, television, and moments of the decade are brought back to life, and this is where listeners come to talk about it.

Check in during live radio blocks, share memories, and connect with others who still remember what it felt like when these songs and shows were part of everyday life. Whether you are tuning in right now or just discovering the station, you are in the right place.

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In 1984, the Provisional IRA attempted to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet with a bomb. Thatcher survived, but the attack killed 5 and injured 31 others.
 
In 1982, Ozzy Osbourne shocked the crowd in Des Moines, Iowa, by biting the head off a live bat during a performance. This infamous act became one of rock’s most outrageous moments.
 
In 1989, George H. W. Bush was inaugurated as the 41st President of the United States, following his victory over Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis in the 1988 election.
 
In 1981, the first DMC DeLorean rolled off the assembly line in Northern Ireland, priced at $25,000. It later became iconic as the time machine in the Back to the Future films.
 
In 1989, James Brown was sentenced to six years in jail in Georgia after leading police on a chase through two states. The incident added to his controversial legacy.
 
In 1987, Pennsylvania State Treasurer R. Budd Dwyer tragically took his own life during a televised press conference. He had been found guilty of bribery and 11 counts of conspiracy.
 
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