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Jun 15, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 15, 1984 - John Waite Releases No Brakes.

On this day June 15, 1984, John Waite released his second solo album No Brakes. Building on the momentum of his post Babys career, this album brought him major mainstream success and defined his sound for the decade.

No Brakes reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 and was powered by the chart topping single Missing You, which became one of the most iconic love songs of the 80s. The album also featured tracks like Restless Heart and Tears, blending emotional lyrics with strong melodic hooks...

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