Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Patrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots

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Patrice Rushen was part of the cool jazz scene of the early 1980s with artists such as George Benson and Al Jarreau.  As was the case with ...
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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Warrant - Down Boys

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Warrant was the band that everybody loved in 1989, and many claimed to hate by 1991.  The truth is Warrant were neither rock gods nor demons...
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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Greg Kihn Band - Reunited

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Greg Kihn followed up the success of 1983's " Jeopardy " (featured on ERV during our 2013 All Hallows Even extravaganza) with...
Saturday, April 19, 2014

Information Society - What's on Your Mind (Pure Energy)

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Information Society could have easily become big stars if things had broken their way just a bit more.  The band's sound was early 1980s...
Wednesday, April 16, 2014

AC/DC - Flick Of The Switch

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As regular readers know, sometimes outside events influence ERV, and sadly today is one of those days.  Earlier today, AC/DC announced that ...
Saturday, April 12, 2014

Huey Lewis and the News - Some of My Lies Are True (Sooner or Later)

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This one goes out to long time reader Sam, who recommended it when we posted the last Huey Lewis and the News video, for " Workin' ...
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Patty Smyth - Never Enough

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In some ways, it is surprising that Patty Smyth didn't become a big star in the 1980s.  Of course, ERV is littered with talented bands w...
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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Whodini - Magic's Wand

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Brooklyn rappers Whodini were pioneers in the emerging New York rap scene, and are especially notable for their musical approach, which comb...
Sunday, March 30, 2014

Altered Images - Happy Birthday

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Altered Images were shooting stars in their native Britain, but barely made a dent in the U.S. market.  The Scottish new wave act released 3...
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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Georgia Satellites - Battleship Chains

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This is the Satellites second appearance on ERV, as the band's one big hit " Keep Your Hands to Yourself " was featured in Jul...