admin On this day August 7 1981, Student Bodies premiered in theaters, bringing a new kind of horror spoof to the big screen. Billed as the first slasher comedy, the film poked fun at the tropes of late 70s and early 80s horror movies, particularly the
On this day August 7 1987, Masters of the Universe premiered in theaters, bringing He Man and his battle against Skeletor to the big screen in a live action adaptation of the popular toy line and animated series. Starring Dolph Lundgren as He Man and
On this day August 7 1987, Back to the Beach premiered in theaters, reuniting 1960s beach party icons Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello in a colorful, tongue in cheek tribute to their earlier film legacy. Packed with self parody, surf culture nostalgia, and musical numbers,
On this day August 7 1981, Pretenders II arrived as the second studio album from The Pretenders, solidifying the band’s status as one of the most compelling rock acts of the early 80s. Building on the success of their debut, the album blends sharp songwriting,
On this day August 6 1982, Judas Priest released You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ as a single in the United Kingdom from their classic album Screaming for Vengeance. Written by Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton, the song combined thunderous guitar riffs, soaring vocals,
On this day August 6 1985, Kix released their third studio album, Midnite Dynamite. Produced by Beau Hill, the album marked a major step forward for the Maryland hard rock band, combining arena ready hooks with driving guitar riffs and the unmistakable vocals of Steve
On this day August 6 1984, Iron Maiden released 2 Minutes to Midnight as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Powerslave. Written by Adrian Smith and Bruce Dickinson, the song tackled the growing fears of nuclear conflict during the Cold War while delivering
On this day August 6 1982, Things Are Tough All Over premiered in theaters, continuing the wild and stoner fueled adventures of Cheech and Chong. This time, the comedy duo played dual roles as themselves and as two wealthy Arab businessmen in a cross country
On this day August 6 1986, Timothy Dalton was officially announced as the fourth actor to portray James Bond, taking over the iconic role after Roger Moore’s long tenure ended with A View To A Kill. The casting signaled a new direction for the franchise,
On this day August 6 1988, Yo MTV Raps premiered on MTV and became the first nationally televised program dedicated entirely to hip hop music and culture. Hosted by Fab 5 Freddy on weekends and later by Ed Lover and Doctor Dre on weekdays, the