On this day in 1983: The first Narara Music Festival was held near Somersby, NSW over the Australia Day weekend, the line-up included Men At Work, The Angels, The Church, The Choirboys, Cold Chisel and INXS. On this day in 1984: Frankie Goes To Hollywood started a five-week run at #1 on the U.K. singles […]
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This Day In 80s Music, January 21st
On this day in 1984: Yes went to #1 on the U.S. singles chart with ‘Owner of A Lonely Heart.’ It would spend two weeks in the top spot. It is the first track and single from their eleventh studio album 90125, which was released in November 1983. Written primarily by guitarist and singer Trevor […]
This Day In 80s Music, January 11th
On this day in 1985: A Brazilian rock Festival ‘Rock In Rio’ held in Rio de Janeiro, claimed to be the biggest music festival ever staged. An estimated 1,5 million people attended the festival. The festival featured; Queen, Rod Stewart, AC/DC, Whitesnake, Yes and Iron Maiden. On this day in 1986: The Pet Shop Boys […]