Thirty-five years ago the band Sade release their debut album Diamond Life to universal acclaim. A timeless classic that still sounds fresh today. A look back.
Jul 06 2019
The Fatal Flowers were back, for a short while. The story of the best band coming from Holland!
‘Who says the Dutch can’t rock?’ asked Rolling Stone magazine in a rave review for the debut album by Dutch band The Fatal Flowers. Good question. It was the start of a promising career for the best band Holland has ever had.
Jun 30 2019
The Gun Club’s superb The Las Vegas Story
In 1984 The Gun Club started afresh on their third album The Las Vegas Story. Released in June 1984, it was the best of their career.
Jun 26 2019
David Sylvian debuts with the beautiful, subdued Brilliant Trees
After the demise of Japan, former bandleader David Sylvian went to work on his debut album. He would unleash his masterpiece Brilliant Trees in June 1984.
Jun 25 2019
The 10 best Michael Jackson singles
Ten years ago Michael Jackson died. Even though it was a public secret he wasn’t doing well, his death was still a shock, His 10 best singles in The Netherlands.
Jun 22 2019
Prince reaches the top of the world with Purple Rain, the album, the movie and the tour
In 1984 Prince dominated the charts. His album, movie and tour Purple Rain were everywhere. Prince had finally arrived at the place he wanted to be: world domination!
Jun 22 2019
Prince – Theatrical trailer for the movie Purple Rain
This article contains the theatrical trailer to the Prince movie Purple Rain. The trailer was made for movie theaters all around the world.
Jun 18 2019
Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds debut with the exquisite From Her To Eternity
In 1984 Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds debuted with their tensive, exciting and innovative From Her To Eternity. Read the story of the start of a fascinating career!
Jun 16 2019
Get the funk up! Prince and Batman: crown time is over?
In 1989 Prince planned to do things a bit more releaxed, until he received a phone call from the producers of a movie. He couldn’t resist. The story behind the hit record Batman!
Jun 09 2019
Maria McKee releases her beautiful debut album
In 1989 Maria McKee released her debut album. After the Lone Justice years finally new music again by the greatest female singer I know. A look back.
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