If these four tunes are familiar to you, it suggests a strong affinity for authentic rock music – not the soft rock style like Fleetwood Mac. Instead, it’s about letting loose and expressing those bottled-up feelings, which is part of the essence of this genre.
It’s unlikely that Pearl Jam and Ted Nugent share many common views or performance styles. While they might both utilize certain musical themes, their approaches to live performances are vastly different. For instance, Ted Nugent often targets speakers with arrows during his shows, whereas Pearl Jam abstains from such actions altogether.
Ghost Dance is (and has been) a band that plays gothic rock music. It was founded in the mid-1980s by Gary Marx, who had previously been part of The Sisters of Mercy, and Anne-Marie Hurst, formerly of Skeletal Family. Marx explained: “There wasn’t much advanced planning when Ghost Dance formed. I knew Anne Marie from Skeletal Family touring with us – we both left our bands at the same time. She reached out to me, and I thought, that’s perfect! It would help reduce comparisons between Ghost Dance and The Sisters of Mercy if I worked with a female singer.
It’s uncommon for most grownups to express dislike towards another adult on social media. While a young child, such as a seven-year-old, might do so, this behavior is less likely in an eight-year-old due to the added maturity that comes with an additional year. However, it’s rare to see such behavior in adults.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame certainly has its issues. Not having any would be nearly impossible for the kind of institution it is. Music fans will rightfully always find fault in those musical artists not inducted into the Hall. One of those people happens to be a pretty great musician too: Eric Clapton.
The current members of Queen seem focused on financial gains at present. It’s speculative whether Freddie Mercury would have followed suit, but that remains unanswered. What is certain is that the band has sold their back catalog to Sony Music for an estimated £1 billion and are preparing to release a remastered version of their debut album, hinting at potential overindulgence.
Approximately halfway through his concert at Baltimore’s Camden Yards on Friday evening, Bruce Springsteen paused the continuous flow of music that had been playing for an hour and a half to share one of the few stories of the night. He spoke about when he was fifteen and his neighborhood friend George Theiss asked him to join his band, the Castiles. “We managed to last three years,” Bruce said, “which is quite good for teenagers.” With a hint of mischief in his eyes, he added, “But us old guys… we’ve been going strong for fifty years! And we’re not planning on stopping anytime soon!
Among my favorite albums is “Making Movies” by Dire Straits. Whenever there’s talk about a limited edition re-release of this classic, I pay close attention. Released in 1980, it was their third studio album. Coming after their sensational debut from 1978 that catapulted the band to fame, and preceding the somewhat underappreciated but still brilliant “Communique” from 1979, “Making Movies” holds a special place in my music collection.
Even though they’ve been preserved in cultural lore, cassette tapes have become less frequent with the passage of time. Surprisingly, as reported by NPR, there has been a modest comeback for cassettes in recent years, largely due to a small, family-owned company based in southern Missouri. It’s clear that this revival wouldn’t be possible without a hint of interest from the public.
The key to a good list is focus. If the list is too broad, it can be rendered meaningless. I know that. I have been writing lists for a long time. But I’m throwing all that gathered experience right out the window on this one. Instead of narrowing in on the best metal or post-punk songs of a given time period, I’m just proclaiming the following to be the best songs… period… of the 1980s.