jj: omg i loved this station so much it always boils down to money etc... thats all i can say i will miss 80s radio
robert reeves: i am really sorry to heard that all 80;s radio is off air over music royalty.i agree in paying royalty but not at that [...]
jessie smyth: what a bunch of w****rs they cant do anything to the corrupt bankers or polliticans that have ruined the country but yet they see fit [...]
trevor diamond: What a joke we all know that very few royalties actualy make it to the right destination anyway, playing 80's music over the internet is [...]
Since the early 80s, UB40 founded by Ali & Robin Campbell have dominated the charts across three decades. But it would never have happened if it wasn’t for Chrissie Hynde and a smashed pint glass in Ali’s face. Robin tells us the story along with some amazing insights to their bigger hits that will surprise you!
Frontman of Cutting Crew, Nick Van Eede worked as a musician and writer since he was a teenager and even in the early days he was often seen with his kazoo playing with the likes of David Essex, Leo Sayer and Hot Chocolate.
He tells us the story behind the band’s name, how he met the other members of the band Kevin, Colin and Martin and the truth behind the famous lyrics to one of the biggest hits of the 80′s – I Just Died In Your Arms Tonight!
Going back to her time with Texas, Sharleen Spiteri was one of a kind at the time because she was a female front to a band. Their debut single in 1989, I Don’t Want a Lover, was one of their biggest hits. Here, Sharleen chats to us about the inspiration for the song, what it’s like going solo and what the rest of the band are up to.
Formed in Glasgow in 1988, Texas were one of the biggest bands of the last 2 decades. With 13 Top 10 hits under their belts, their most successful albums White on Blonde, The Hush and their Greatest Hits went platinium. Sharleen Spiteri’s debut solo album “Melody” was released earlier this year. She wrote and produced the whole album, recording it in Glasgow, London and Spain. The first single she released from the album was “All the Times I Cried” followed by “Stop, I Don’t Love You Anymore.”
Simple Minds are back December 9th for what will no doubt be a memorable gig at the O2. Grab your tickets from Ticketmaster.
Jim Kerr, lead singer and founder member of the legendary band, joins us for an exclusive chat about how they came up with the bands name, the interesting story behind their biggest hit “Don’t You Forget About Me” which featured on the 1985 film The Breakfast Club, and he tells us about his connections with Ireland.
Throughout their career spanning almost 3 decades, Simple Minds have scored over twenty Top 20 hits, sold over 35 million records, had 5 number one albums, a No. 1 single in America – plus 3 American top ten singles and been voted Q Magazine’s World’s Best Live Act!
Baz Warne, vocalist and guitarist with The Stranglers joins us for a chat and reveals the much more practical reasons behind the band’s infamous decision to always wear black on stage! Originally known as The Guildford Stranglers, their biggest hit was Golden Brown – but what is it really about? Baz gives us some hints but doesn’t give too much away!
Rumoured to have a new album on the horizon, The Stranglers who have been on the go for over 30 years now, returned to the Ambassador Theatre in Dublin in October to kick of their tour, and Baz tells us why Ireland is so close to their hearts.
Andy McCluskey, the only consistant member of the iconic 80′s band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, chats to us about the meaning behind their unusual band name, and how they started out in 1978. With a name like McClusky there must be some Irish blood in his veins so he goes back to his roots!
OMD wrote the finale song to one of the most iconic movies of the 80′s, Pretty in Pink, but Andy tells us how it all didn’t go quite as planned!
Wet Wet Wet, the band behind such 80s classics as Sweet Little Mystery, Temptation and Angel Eyes, spoke to us here at all 80s about their memories from the decade including the masses of female fans and the embarrassing fashion of the decade.
Tommy Cunningham and Neil Mitchell tell us the tragic event that lead to the band’s reformation in 2004 and share their personal opinions on the state of modern bands.
Maria McKee, lady of the big voice and massive hit ‘Show Me Heaven’ spoke to us exclusively about how she hated the song at first, her experiences on the road and dispelling the rock and roll lifestyle cliché!
Maria tells us about her proud and varied heritage and we learn what other great musical acts of the 80s she penned hits for.
Phil Oakey, front man of 80s favourites the Human League spoke to us about that haircut, the song that made them and how it nearly wasn’t released!
We hear from Phil on how the band were touted as the ”future of british music” and supposed to support the massive Talking Heads but how it just wasn’t meant to be.
Rochdale 80s superstar Lisa Stansfield spoke exclusively to us here at all80′s. We find out about her part time Film acting career, her very-early singing days and why she loves exactly what she does.
Lisa also tells us of her move to the Dublin coast from the UK with her husband Ian.
Since the early 80s, UB40 founded by Ali & Robin Campbell have dominated the charts across three decades. But it would never have happened if it wasn’t for Chrissie Hynde and a smashed pint glass in Ali’s face. Robin tells us the story along with some amazing insights to their bigger hits that will surprise you!
all 80s about their memories from the decade including the masses of female fans and the embarrassing fashion of the decade.
song at first, her experiences on the road and dispelling the rock and roll lifestyle cliché!
Phil Oakey, front man of 80s favourites the Human League spoke to us about that haircut, the song that made them and how it nearly wasn’t released!
Rochdale 80s superstar Lisa Stansfield spoke exclusively to us here at all80′s. We find out about her part time Film acting career, her very-early singing days and why she loves exactly what she does.
