On This Day: May 26, 1987 – Richard Marx Released Don’t Mean Nothing

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On This Day: May 26, 1987 – Richard Marx Released Don’t Mean Nothing.

On this day May 26, 1987, Richard Marx released his debut single Don’t Mean Nothing, a guitar driven anthem that marked a powerful entrance into the pop rock scene. Featuring backing vocals from Eagles members and a strong classic rock influence, the song took aim at the dark side of the music industry and Hollywood life.

Don’t Mean Nothing became a breakout hit, reaching number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and climbing to number 1 on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. It helped launch...

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