’80s Rock

KISS and Motley Crue:  THE TOUR Opens in Bristow, Virginia

KISS and Motley Crue: THE TOUR Opens in Bristow, Virginia

Posted July 22, 2012 at 2:14 pm | 4 comments

For the better part of the last four decades, KISS has set the standard by which all live rock performances are judged and on the heels of these iconic rockers for the last thirty years have been the similarly bombastic live antics of Mötley Crüe.

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Duran Duran’s John Taylor Autobiography “In The Pleasure Groove”

Duran Duran’s John Taylor Autobiography “In The Pleasure Groove”

Posted July 20, 2012 at 4:49 pm | No comments

On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Duran Duran’s iconic bass guitarist, John Taylor revealed the first look at the front and back gatefold book cover, including artwork and photos, for his greatly anticipated autobiography, “In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death And Duran Duran”

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Poison – Talk Dirty to Me New Jersey…

Poison – Talk Dirty to Me New Jersey…

Posted July 16, 2012 at 10:23 am | One comment

Bret Michaels of Poison screamed to the ravenous crowd at the Newark Prudential Center on July 11th when they Def Leppard thundered into town.

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Billy Duffy of The Cult – Choice of Weapon has connected with all The Cult fans!

Billy Duffy of The Cult – Choice of Weapon has connected with all The Cult fans!

Posted June 17, 2012 at 1:22 pm | 2 comments

The Cult is one of the few bands that have successfully transcended the boundaries of rock, punk, and underground.

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Steve Hackett Talks About His and Chris Squires new Squackett Album, His Sitar and Fans in China

Steve Hackett Talks About His and Chris Squires new Squackett Album, His Sitar and Fans in China

Posted June 5, 2012 at 9:24 am | 2 comments

Today, Steve Hackett, the prolific guitarist who captured the spotlight when he joined Genesis is releasing a new album , Steve Hackett and Chris Squire: Life Within a Day, with bassist, Chris Squire, who rose to fame with the ’70s progressive rock band, Yes.

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George Lynch – Celebrating 30 years of guitar playing with Legacy!

George Lynch – Celebrating 30 years of guitar playing with Legacy!

Posted June 4, 2012 at 9:19 am | 15 comments

George Lynch, the charismatic lead guitarist for Dokken, Lynch Mob, and Souls of We, has just released his new four song solo EP, Legacy, celebrating his thirty years of guitar playing.

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Van Halen Unleash Music Video For “She’s A Woman”

Van Halen Unleash Music Video For “She’s A Woman”

Posted April 13, 2012 at 1:56 pm | No comments

Van Halen have just unleashed the official music video for “She’s The Woman,” the latest single from the legendary rock band’s new album, A Different Kind of Truth.

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Legendary Rock Band Rush to Release New Album Clockwork Angels on June 12th

Legendary Rock Band Rush to Release New Album Clockwork Angels on June 12th

Posted April 11, 2012 at 9:03 am | No comments

Legendary rock band Rush has unveiled details of its highly anticipated, new album, Clockwork Angels. This is the renowned trio’s first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner records. Clockwork Angels, the band’s 20th studio album, will be released on June 12th.

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Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

Rick Allen of Def Leppard Interview: Fine Art Debut “Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change”

Posted April 6, 2012 at 4:53 pm | 3 comments

Rick Allen is most notably known around the globe for being the drummer in Def Leppard. His powerful and unique rhythmic voice has profoundly influenced the signature sound of Def Leppard in their rise to become one of the greatest rock bands in history, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide.

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Def Leppard, Poison and Scorpions in D.C.

Def Leppard, Poison and Scorpions in D.C.

Posted March 29, 2012 at 5:12 am | No comments

Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club announced that they’ll be having an over-the-top one-two punch of Def Leppard & Poison (July 10) and Scorpions (July 12) at Merriweather.

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