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'80s on 8 (also known as The Big '80s on 8) is a commercial-free, satellite radio station on Sirius XM Radio channel 8 and also Dish Network 6008. As a result of the Sirius/XM merger on November 12, 2008, the channel was merged with the Big '80s channel on Sirius 8, and took its current name. The channel plays hit music from the 1980s.
The channel was created in 2000/2001 and programmed by Bruce Kelly, a veteran radio program director and morning drive/afternoon personality. Kelly's morning show was one of XM's highest rated programs. Kelly remained through 2005.
The channel is currently voice-tracked by the four living original MTV VJs: Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn (part-time). The hosts record their programs from their homes. There are no live announcers at any time on this channel.
Much like the other decade channels, '80s on 8 attempts to recreate the feel of 1980s radio. It uses JAM Creative Productions' "Warp Factor", "The Flame Thrower," "Skywave" and "Turbo Z" sound effects (made popular in the '80s by Z100 in New York and other stations) for jingles, as well as similar DJ habits, '80s slang, news updates, and occasional vintage commercial clips. The channel was also used for XM's annual pop music chronology, IT.
In 2008, '80s on 8 was the third-most listened to station on the XM service, with an Arbitron-estimated cume of 698,300 listeners per week.
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The channel was created in 2000/2001 and programmed by Bruce Kelly, a veteran radio program director and morning drive/afternoon personality. Kelly's morning show was one of XM's highest rated programs. Kelly remained through 2005.
The channel is currently voice-tracked by the four living original MTV VJs: Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Martha Quinn (part-time). The hosts record their programs from their homes. There are no live announcers at any time on this channel.
Much like the other decade channels, '80s on 8 attempts to recreate the feel of 1980s radio. It uses JAM Creative Productions' "Warp Factor", "The Flame Thrower," "Skywave" and "Turbo Z" sound effects (made popular in the '80s by Z100 in New York and other stations) for jingles, as well as similar DJ habits, '80s slang, news updates, and occasional vintage commercial clips. The channel was also used for XM's annual pop music chronology, IT.
In 2008, '80s on 8 was the third-most listened to station on the XM service, with an Arbitron-estimated cume of 698,300 listeners per week.
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Madonna's 1989 Divorce: End of the Penn Era
On this day January 25, 1989, Madonna filed for divorce from Sean Penn after being married for three and a half years. It must be real trying being a celebrity and married. Especially if your spouse is a celebrity too. I mean marriage in general is trying so imagine what it's like for them...- Pete
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Paul McCartney's 1980 Japanese Marijuana Incident
On this day January 25, 1980, Paul McCartney was released from a Japanese jail and deported from the country. He had been arrested for attempting to smuggle in half a pound of marijuana...- Pete
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Ted Bundy's Electric Chair Execution: January 24, 1989
On January 24, 1989, the serial killer Ted Bundy met his end through execution by the electric chair at Florida State Prison. The world is a much better place without him. What a sicko.- Pete
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The Birth of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legends: 1986 Inductees
On this day January 23, 1986, a significant moment in music history occurred as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed its inaugural members. The legendary inductees included Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, The Everly Brothers, Buddy...- Pete
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Reagan's Inauguration 1981: 52 Hostages Released from Iran.
On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan (R) became the 40th President of the United States, defeating Jimmy Carter (D). Just 20 minutes after his inauguration, 52 hostages were released from Iran.- Pete
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January 19, 1981: U.S. and Iran Agreement Frees 52 American Hostages
On January 19, 1981, an agreement was signed between the United States and Iran, leading to the release of 52 American hostages who had been held in captivity for 14 long months. On the 20th of January 20 minutes after Ronald Reagan was inaugurated as President they were released.- Pete
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On this day January 13th 1982 the Air Florida Flight Disaster Happened in Washington D.C.
On this day January 13th 1982 Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th street bridge in Washington D.C. before falling into to the Potomac River. A total of 78 were people which included 4 motorists.- Pete
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Today during the 80s in the month of January.
January 1st Movies 1982 MadMan was released. 1985 Rockin' Road Trip was released. Television 1982 Headline News was launched. 1985 VH1 (Video Hits One) and WWF Prime Time Wrestling premiered. Music The Stranglers 7th album Feline was released. 1986 Riders in the Sky 6th album New Trails...- Pete
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The 80s decade
The eighties decade was a special time. Events that happened during that decade helped influenced us till this day. Sure it's safe to say that every decade has and will continue to do that but since this is an 80s community it's only natural that we focus on it. Aids = In 1981 Aids was made...- Pete
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