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Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

Brian May looks back on Queen’s legendary Live Aid performance 40 years later. With no lights, no soundcheck, and just 20 minutes on stage, Queen delivered a stripped-down yet electrifying set that redefined their legacy. 

Mark Goodman on the Mayhem and Magic of Live Aid

Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

 Former MTV VJ Mark Goodman relives the chaos, magic, and music of Live Aid Philly — from no script to backstage jams with Dylan and Richards — and why, 40 years later, he still believes it changed the world. 

Live Aid at 40: The day music roared and changed the world

Legendary Brian May Reveals the Magic Behind Queen at Live Aid

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

 Forty years ago, on July 13, 1985, Live Aid wasn’t just a concert—it was a global reckoning. Sparked by a haunting BBC report and ignited by one punk rocker’s outrage, it became a planet-spanning call to action. 

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

 In this special feature, iconic frontman Mike Score of A Flock of Seagulls and legendary DJ Richard Blade reflect on the enduring impact of 1980s music as they gear up for the upcoming Lost 80s Live Tour. 

ABC’s Martin Fry: From ‘Lexicon of Love’ to New Wave Royalty

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

ABC’s Martin Fry: From ‘Lexicon of Love’ to New Wave Royalty

 ABC, led by the charismatic Martin Fry, whose stylish charisma and sharp wit turned the group into one of the 1980’s most defining acts.  

Alex Lifeson on Crafting a Classic: Moving Pictures, & More

Richard Blade and Mike Score: The Masters Behind 80'S Pop Revival

ABC’s Martin Fry: From ‘Lexicon of Love’ to New Wave Royalty

 Alex Lifeson of Rush discuses latest album "Stygian Waves" from his band Envy of None, the making of Rush's masterpiece "Moving Pictures" and one of his favorite Rush songs.  

The Tragically Hip documentary unveils emotional journey of the rock icons

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

Guitarist Paul Langlois and director Mike Downie talk about the making of the recently released documentary on the legendary Canadian band The Tragically Hip

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

 In a candid chat, Mark Rivera, longtime saxophonist for Billy Joel, opens up about his new book, Sideman: In Pursuit of the Next Gig, offering an insider’s look at life on the road. 


LISTEN: Wang Chung, The Motels take us on a nostalgic ride back to the 1980s

Mark Rivera OF BILLY JOEL'S BAND reflects on his FIVE-DECADE life as a sideman

LISTEN: Christian rockers Stryper defied the odds to gain respect in the 1980s LA rock scene

Nick Feldman of Wang Chung and Martha Davis of The Motels take a stroll down 80s Boulevard, talking about the making of their classic hits, the Abducted by the 80s Tour.


LISTEN: Christian rockers Stryper defied the odds to gain respect in the 1980s LA rock scene

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

LISTEN: Christian rockers Stryper defied the odds to gain respect in the 1980s LA rock scene

Michael Sweet of Stryper talks about the evolution of the band during their heyday in the 80s on the Sunset Strip, battles with MTV and finally reaching the heights of arena rock. 


Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

We catch up with the synth-pop legend and talk about the 40th anniversary of his debut single "New Song" and tons of memories of his heyday back in the 80s. 

Guitar virtuoso Steve Vai talks about his early days, new album and tour

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones looks back on 40 years of groundbreaking music, release of debut sing

 Since his early days with Frank Zappa who would introduce him on stage or credit him on albums as "impossible guitar parts," Steve Vai has always paved his own path. 

TRIUMPH'S DOCUMENTARY GIVES FANS BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE BAND

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

 A helicopter was carrying the members of the Canadian band Triumph, who were about to play their biggest show ever in front of 375,000 screaming fans during Heavy Metal Day at the U.S. Festival.  

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

Rocky III was one of the biggest movies in 1982 and for a small Chicago band who saw their career mimic that of Rocky author Sylvester Stallone, as they took "a million to one shot" and turned it into platinum success.

 

Marillion: Pioneers of crowdfunding during the Internet's early days

Survivor's Frankie Sullivan talks making of 'Eye of the Tiger' on 40th anniversary

Marillion: Pioneers of crowdfunding during the Internet's early days

 Twenty years ago, the idea of asking fans to fund the making of an album was unheard of, but Marillion knew they had a good idea that would help them leverage their own independence. 

Night Ranger talk about early days of MTV, 'Sister Christian' impact

RONNIE JAMES DIO DOCUMENTARY TIPS HAT TO METAL PIONEER'S MODEST BEGINNINGS

Marillion: Pioneers of crowdfunding during the Internet's early days

Night Ranger's debut album "Dawn Patrol" was released in Nov. 1982 and "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" was immediately put into heavy rotation on MTV and was beginning of the band's rise to superstardom.  

RONNIE JAMES DIO DOCUMENTARY TIPS HAT TO METAL PIONEER'S MODEST BEGINNINGS

RONNIE JAMES DIO DOCUMENTARY TIPS HAT TO METAL PIONEER'S MODEST BEGINNINGS

RONNIE JAMES DIO DOCUMENTARY TIPS HAT TO METAL PIONEER'S MODEST BEGINNINGS

 Ronnie James Dio. He was more than just a voice for millions of heavy metal fans. His story is filled with hardship and pitfalls mixed with this "never give up" attitude. 

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