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May 9, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: May 9, 1980 - Grace Jones Releases Warm Leatherette.

On this day May 9, 1980, Grace Jones released her fourth studio album Warm Leatherette, marking a major shift in her sound and image. Moving away from disco, the album embraced a fusion of reggae, new wave, and rock, produced by the legendary duo Sly and Robbie. This bold reinvention laid the foundation for her most iconic work in the years to follow.

The album reached number 132 on the US Billboard charts and featured covers of songs by The Normal, Roxy Music, and The Pretenders, all...

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