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In 1980, Joan Jett released ‘Bad Reputation,‘ a song that would become her signature anthem and a rallying cry for anyone who refused to conform. After leaving The Runaways, the all-female rock band she co-founded as a teenager, Jett was determined to establish her own voice in a male-dominated music scene. ‘Bad Reputation‘ was her […]
Netflix has become a powerhouse not just for series but for blockbuster movies that draw audiences by the hundreds of millions. The platform recently updated its “Most Popular” list, and the results show just how global and varied our tastes in streaming have become. From animated fantasy to heist thrillers, these ten films have captivated […]
This video is making the rounds on social media, and it is worth watching! You’ll probably start singing along with it. I know I did! Toronto found its loudest way to say goodbye: 7,000 voices roaring “Paranoid” in unison at Budweiser Stage, led by hometown sing-along phenom Choir! Choir! Choir! The mass tribute, organized by […]
Bruce Springsteen appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where the host played a clip of Springsteen and Courteney Cox dancing in the iconic 1984 video for “Dancing in the Dark.” Fallon noted that Alfonso Ribeiro once cited this moment as an inspiration for the now-legendary “Carlton” dance from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. […]
We have all had the same fantasy: blasting around the 610 Loop like Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious or Burt Reynolds in “Smokey and the Bandit,” leaving brake lights and traffic jams in the dust. Now, thanks to Velocity – Sim Racing Lounge in Sawyer Yards, that dream is shifting into overdrive, without the […]
In 1987, Whitesnake released ‘Still of the Night,’ a song that would become the band’s signature anthem and a defining track of the glam metal era. The lead single from their self-titled album (Whitesnake in the U.S., 1987 in Europe), the track showcased a perfect fusion of bluesy roots, hard rock intensity, and glossy ’80s […]
When Iron Maiden released ‘The Trooper‘ in June 1983, they weren’t just putting out another single—they were stamping their mark on heavy metal history. The song, from their fourth studio album Piece of Mind, quickly became one of their signature tracks and a defining anthem of the genre. Bassist and songwriter Steve Harris penned the […]
By the late 1970s, FM radio was at its peak. Unlike AM’s tight, hit-driven playlists, FM stations were the home of adventurous DJs spinning long album tracks, deep cuts, and emerging artists. It was in this golden era of radio that Steely Dan—already legends for their razor-sharp songwriting and pristine production—were asked to write a […]
When Don Henley stepped out on his own after the Eagles’ breakup in 1980, the world wasn’t sure if the drummer and co-lead vocalist could carry a solo career. By 1982, that doubt was erased with the release of I Can’t Stand Still, and its standout single, ‘Dirty Laundry.‘ Sharp, satirical, and musically cutting-edge, the […]
When Guns N’ Roses unleashed Appetite for Destruction in 1987, it became one of the most iconic hard rock albums of all time. Among its standout tracks was ‘Paradise City,’ a song that captured both the grit of Los Angeles and the yearning for something better. The origins of ‘Paradise City’ go back to a […]
When the Doobie Brothers released Toulouse Street in 1972, the band had already built a reputation as a hard-working San Jose outfit with a loyal following. But it was ‘Listen to the Music’ — written by guitarist and vocalist Tom Johnston — that launched them into the national spotlight. The single reached No. 11 on […]
At the height of their careers in the early 1980s, two legends from opposite ends of the music industry came together to create one of the most iconic songs of the decade. That duo was Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen, and the song became Beat It. MJ, who would be releasing his sixth studio […]