Boy George Makes a Comeback
By Mark Dursin It happened before our very eyes: the 1980’s most astounding case of Missing Persons. And when I say “Missing Persons,” I’m not talking about the early ’80s band responsible for the songs “Words” and “Destination Unknown.” I’m talking about another ’80s band, a slightly more successful one. In fact, thirty years ago, this band was quite possibly the hottest act in...
“Jump” Hits #1 30 Years Ago this Month
(and its role in the ongoing Van Halen / Van Hagar debate) February 1, 2014 By Mark Dursin It has been one of the most divisive issues of the past thirty years. A controversy that has inspired rancorous debate, has pit brother against brother, and has spawned heroes on both sides, with neither side claiming victory. I’m talking, of course, about the Van Halen vs. Van Hagar debate. Folks have bizarrely strong opinions regarding which...
1983 Is the BEST Year in Music
By Mark Dursin Before 2013 comes to a close, perhaps we all should all pause and try to locate our inner Kajagoogoo. Thirty years ago, in 1983, the One-Hit Wonder Wizards known as Kajagoogoo took their song “Too Shy” all the way to Number 5 on the U.S. Billboard charts. It was a glorious time, 1983—when the charts were jam-packed with amazing acts such as Michael Jackson, The Police, Styx, Journey, Dexys Midnight Runners, and, yes,...
