Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
40 Years Ago: Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Becomes a Triumph of Resiliency
At this point, they were still reeling from a few tumultuous years.
30 Years Ago: Duran Duran Begins a Second Act With ‘Ordinary World’
This was the second of three songs Simon Le Bon wrote for his late friend David Miles.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Releases the Buoyant ‘Rio’
Single from the band's same-named album quickly became one of their most popular songs.
25 Years Ago: INXS Plays Their Last Show With Michael Hutchence
Nearly 7,000 unwitting fans gathered in Burgettstown, Penn., to hear history being made.
40 Years Ago: R.E.M. Makes a Mysterious Debut With ‘Chronic Town’
After the success of "Radio Free Europe," band took its next step.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Gets Moody on ‘Save a Prayer’
Single became the highest-charting hit from the 'Rio' LP in their home country.
40 Years Ago: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Soundtrack Ushers in the ’80s
Mix of current and seasoned artists worked because it reflected the musical shifts happening in the era.
Radiohead Deliver ‘OK Computer”s Manifesto With ‘Fitter Happier’
"Fitter Happier" serves as the manifesto of Radiohead's 'OK Computer,' even if Thom Yorke disavows the lyrics now.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Release the Masterful ‘Rio’
Band's breakthrough album from 1982 arrived at a perfect moment in time.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran’s ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ Begins Its Long Ascent
One of their signature songs didn't take an easy road to set-list immortality.