It’s time once again to take a look back at this week in 80’s history! It was on this week in:
1981 – A story about an unknown stuntman, The Fall Guy premiered on ABC.
1981 – “Shake It Up” by The Cars was released.
1984 – “Caribbean Queen” by Billy Ocean Became the #1 Song in America
Lita Ford set sail on the Kiss Kruise and treated fans to a great performance, including inviting Todd Kerns (bassist for Slash w/Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators)
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Poison front man Bret Michaels surprised fans in attendance at a Virginia brew pub, coming out in support his Bret Michaels Band guitarist, Pete Evick, at a hometown gig.
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For context, imagine you're enjoying a beer down at @ConfluenceBrew, listening to a local guys jamming and in walks @bretmichaels!!!
-JeremyJacobsWatch Bret Michaels rock a brewpub in Virginia https://t.co/3xAxRMlE1o
— KGGO (@The95KGGO) November 5, 2022
In a recent interview about the Kiss Kruise, Paul Stanley recalls his first impress of Bon Jovi and how he almost produced one of their greatest albums.
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Things could have gone a lot differently for Jon and the gang.
-JeremyJacobsPaul Stanley Recalls First Impression of Bon Jovi, Reveals His Role in Band's Best-Selling Album | Music News @ https://t.co/gXzZMxVlsi https://t.co/AoM9SCwoPg
— KGGO (@The95KGGO) November 5, 2022
The guys in Def Leppard are taking a break from the road fresh off the massively successful, THE Stadium Tour, before heading back on the road for THE World Tour and decided to give us a look behind the curtain. Watch some hilarious outtakes from the band’s blooper reel below!
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As a way to get all the Heartbreaker’s fans out there excited for the upcoming box set, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Live at the Fillmore (1997), an eight minute clip of never before seen footage has been released! Catch Tom and the Heartbreakers doing what they did best here!
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Get a sneak peek at their upcoming box set here!
-JeremyJacobsWatch Never-Before-Seen Clip of Tom Petty at the Fillmore in 1997 https://t.co/pJRrm4xfDl @UltClassicRock
— KGGO (@The95KGGO) November 4, 2022
Inspired by attending his sister’s wedding, Billy Idol says he hammered out “White Wedding” in less than 20 minutes.
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Only 20 minutes?! It takes me that long just to tune my guitar…
-JeremyJacobsWhen Billy Idol Wrote ‘White Wedding’ in 20 Minutes https://t.co/eAFqVYyb3L @UltClassicRock
— KGGO (@The95KGGO) November 2, 2022
Word is out that Dolly Parton is planning on releasing a new rock album, and wishes to team up with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to tackle the Led Zeppelin classic, “Stairway to Heaven”.
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The mash up we didn't know we needed…but we want! I'm all for it! How about you?
— KGGO (@The95KGGO) November 2, 2022
-JeremyJacobs
Dolly Parton wants to re-record Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page for her forthcoming rock album https://t.co/1hlIJPR7Dl
The Commanders released a statement that owners Dan and Tanya Snyder have hired Bank of America Securities to consider "potential transactions" involving the franchise.
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2022
It is unclear if this means they are exploring a sale of the franchise or are seeking a minority owner. pic.twitter.com/YM6d6H1ozl
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