80s

Aerosmith End 54 Year Run and Call It A Day

by Paul Cashmere

Aerosmith has come to a sudden end 54 years after forming in Boston in 1970.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Aerosmith, rock, Stephen Tyler, USA

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Bryan Adams at AFL Grand Final media call on Thursday 1 October 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Bryan Adams Starts His Own Record Label

by Paul Cashmere

Bryan Adams has launched his own record label.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Bryan Adams, Canada, rock

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The Black Sorrows New Music Is ‘One Door Slams’

by Paul Cashmere

The Black Sorrows have a brand new song ‘One Door Slams’, written by Joe Camilleri and Nick Smith and produced by James Black.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Black Sorrows, Joe Camilleri, One Door Slams, rock

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Santana – The Noise11 Interview Archive Series (1994)

by Noise11.com

The following interview with Carlos Santana with Paul Cashmere took place in 1994.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Carlos Santana, Santana, USA

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Paul Kelly Previews ‘Fever Longing Still’ With New Song ‘Taught By Experts’

by Paul Cashmere

Despite Paul Kelly having four “projects” since his last ‘Paul Kelly’ album ‘Nature’ in 2018, a new one with his crack team of musicians is on the way for 1 November 2024.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Paul Kelly, rock, Taught By Experts

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‘Sports Live At Billboard 1981’ Is The Next Release In ARCA’s Desk Tape Series

by Paul Cashmere

‘Sports Live at Billboard 1981’ is the latest release in the Australian Road Crew Association’s Desk Tape Series.

Tagged as: 1981, 70s, 80s, Australia, Live at Billboard, rock, The Sports

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Watch Billy Idol Perform ‘Rebel Yell’ From The Top of the Empire State Building

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Idol with guitarist Steve Stevens have taken to the top of the Empire State Building, 103 floor up in New York, to mark the 40th anniversary of the ‘Rebel Yell’ album with a performance of the title track.

Tagged as: 80s, Billy Idol, punk, Rebel Yell, rock, UK

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The Hard Ons Have A 40th Anniversary On The Way

by Paul Cashmere

The Hard Ons will hit the road again for the 40th anniversary show in October and there is a new song as well.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, punk, The Hard-Ons, Tim Rogers, You Am I

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Simon McBride Did Not “Audition” for Deep Purple

by Paul Cashmere

Deep Purple skipped the formalities of an audience when they brought in Simon McBride to replace Steve Morse on lead guitar.

Tagged as: 1, 60s, 70s, 80s, Deep Purple, heavy, metal, rock, Simon McBride, UK

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Billy Vera Awarded 2024 Sweet Soul Music Award In Italy

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Vera is the 2024 recipient of Italy’s Sweet Soul Music award.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Billy Vera, contemporary, Italy, Porretta, Sweet Soul Music, USA

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Sinead O'Connor at Point Nepean, Victoria 2008 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Sinead O’Connor Cause Of Death Revealed

by Music-News.com

Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death has been revealed, one year after she died.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Ireland, rock, Sinead O'Connor, UK

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Nick Mason Wants To Use AI On Pink Floyd Projects

by Paul Cashmere

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason wants to use AI to create new music for the band.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Nick Mason, Pink Floyd, rock, UK

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R.I.P. Martin Phillipps of The Chills

by Paul Cashmere

Martin Phillipps of New Zealand band The Chills has died at age 61.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Martin Phillipps, New Zealand, The Chills

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Watch Axl Rose Join Billy Joel At Final Madison Square Garden Show

by Paul Cashmere

Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden residency concluded on 25 July, 2024 with a special appearance from Axl Rose of Guns ‘n Roses.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Axl Rose, Billy Joel, Guns n Roses, Madison Squate Garden, rock, USA

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Neil Young Reveals Tracklist for ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Young has confirmed the third volume of his box set series ‘Archives Vol. III’ with 121 previously unreleased versions of his songs including 15 never before released songs spread over 17 CDs.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, archives, Neil Young, rock, USA, Volume III

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Australian Music Vault Adds Crowded House Costumes To The Display

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian Music Vault at the Arts Centre Melbourne has had several new iconic stage costumes from Crowded House and Split Enz added to their display.

Tagged as: 80s, Arts Centre Melbourne, Australia, Australian Music Vault, Crowded House, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz

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ReggaeSPYS Premiere ‘RUOK?’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

ReggaeSPYS, Craig Bloxom’s evolution after Spy vs Spy, have a video for the new song ‘RUOK?’

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Craig Bloxom, punk, ReggaeSPYS, Spy Vs Spy

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Cold Chisel Premiere ‘You Got To Move’ Video

by Paul Cashmere

Cold Chisel have a video for their new song ‘You Got To Move’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Cold Chisel, rock, You Got To Move

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Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Nicks Talks About The Infection That Grounded Her

by Music-News.com

Stevie Nicks has shared details of a terrifying health scare that forced her to postpone recent tour dates.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, rock, Stevie Nicks, USA

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Pixies Christen Next Album ‘The Night The Zombies Came’

by Paul Cashmere

Pixies ninth album has been christened ‘The Night The Zombies Came’. (Call it 10 if you count the 1987 mini album ‘Come On Pilgrim’).

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Chicken, Pixies, The Night The Zombies Came, USA

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Neil Young and Crazy Horse Greendale tour Melbourne photo by Ros O'Gorman

Neil Young To Perform Live Again For Farm Aid

by Paul Cashmere

Neil Young & Crazy Horse will return to active duty for Farm Aid in New York on 21 September.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Crazy Horse, Farm Aid, Neil Young, rock, USA

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Kim Wilde On Musician Restrictions In Europe After Brexit

by Music-News.com

Kim Wilde was forced to find “ways around” the Brexit restrictions on musicians.

Tagged as: 80s, Kim Wilde, pop, UK

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Slash Reveals His 25-Year Old Step-Daughter Has Passed Away

by Music-News.com

Slash is mourning the death of his 25-year-old stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Guns n Roses, metal, rock, Slash, USA

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Andrew Farriss of INXS photo by Ros O'Gorman

Andrew Farriss Reveals His 2024 Something Strong Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Andrew Farriss will hit the road in October for shows right across the land from Brisbane to Perth.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Andrew Farriss, Australia, country, INXS, Something Stronger

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Footy Fans Send Springsteen’s ‘Dancing In The Dark’ Back To The UK Chart After 40 Years

by Paul Cashmere

England fans’ embrace of Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 classic Dancing In The Dark to sing the praises of footballer Phil Foden at the Euros 2024 has paid off – the song re-enters the UK Top 40 for the first time today in 39 years. The last time Dancing In The Dark was in the Top 40 was April 1985.

Tagged as: 80s, Bruce Springsteen, Dancing In The Dark, rock, UK charts

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Tommy Emmanuel To Award Guitar Scholarships

by Paul Cashmere

One of the world’s greatest guitarists, Australia’s Tommy Emmanuel, is offering under 25 year olds a four day guitar scholarship.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, country, jazz, pop, Tommy Emmanuel

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Hoodoo Gurus Expand Back To The Stoneage Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Hoodoo Gurus ‘Back To The Stoneage tour has a whole lot of sold out dates and a whole lot of new ones.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Back To The Stoneage, Hoodoo Gurus, punk, rock

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Metallica’s James Hetfield Will Play A Sheriff in ‘The Thicket’

by Paul Cashmere

Metallica’s James Hetfield has been confirmed to play the sheriff in the upcoming film ‘The Thicket’.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, James Hetfield, metal, Metallica, rock, The Thicket, USA

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R.I.P. Australian Radio Legend Ron E. Sparks Dies Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Ron E. Sparks, one of Australia’s most respected and professional broadcasters, has died from cancer at age 72.

Tagged as: 2DAYFM, 2SM, 70s, 80s, Australia, radio, Ron E Sparks, Triple M, WSFM

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Paul Kelly To Tour North America With Keb’Mo and Shawn Colvin

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly is heading out on tour in North America with Keb’Mo and Shawn Colvin in September and October.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Dan Kelly, Paul Kelly, rock, songwriter

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Duke Gadd and Steve Gadd photo by Duke Favebook page

Corey Feldman’s Drummer Duke Gadd Dies From Overdose

Duke Gadd, the drummer for Corey Feldman and the son of drumming legend Steve Gadd, has died from a fentanyl overdose.

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Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp Was Inspired To Make Solo Album After Touring with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason

Spandau Ballet’s co-founder and principal songwriter Gary Kemp says that the last three years touring the world with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason in Saucerful of Secrets was the catalyst for his third solo album ‘This Destination’.

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INXS Listen Like Thieves 40th anniversary

INXS 40th Anniversary Edition of ‘Listen Like Thieves’ To Be Released

INXS will release a mega 3CD edition of the iconic fifth album ‘Listen Like Thieves’ to mark the album’s 40th anniversary.

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Vince Neil, Motley Crue, Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Plane Owned By Vince Neil Of Motley Crue Crashes In Arizona

A plane owned by Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has crashed in Scottsdale, Arizona killing the pilot. Neil was not on board the plane.

5 days ago

Morrissey Reactivates For UK Dates

Morrissey has announced his only UK and Ireland tour dates of 2025.

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Bryan Adams Treats Adelaide To The World Premiere of ‘Roll With The Punches’, Perth Cancelled Last Minute

Bryan Adams premiered a brand-new song ‘Roll With The Punches’ for the first time for Adelaide on Friday night but for Perth it was a different story on Sunday. The show was cancelled at the last minute.

6 days ago

Bryan Adams Is So Happy It Hurts In Melbourne #REVIEW

A Bryan Adams show is a party for 14000. The first night of the Australian So Happy It Hurts tour was held at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Adams had the fans at song one.

February 7, 2025