admin On this day August 30 1983, Mummer by XTC was released. As the band’s sixth studio album, it marked a major transition in both sound and direction following their decision to stop touring entirely after frontman Andy Partridge experienced severe stage fright. The result was
On this day August 30 1988, Chameleon Days by Yanni was released. As his fourth studio album, it marked a turning point in his career with a more melodic and accessible sound that helped bring instrumental new age music into the mainstream. The album featured
On this day August 30 1988, Danzig by Danzig was released. As the debut album from Glenn Danzig’s new band after his time with the Misfits and Samhain, it introduced a heavier, blues driven metal sound that set the tone for the group’s dark and
On this day August 30 1988, Other Roads by Boz Scaggs was released in Canada on both CD and vinyl. This marked the official return of Scaggs after an eight year recording break, following the success of his 1980 album Middle Man. The album blended
On this day August 30 1988, Slow Turning by John Hiatt was released. As his ninth studio album, it followed the critically acclaimed Bring the Family and solidified Hiatt’s status as one of the most respected songwriters of the decade. The album blended rock, roots,
On this day August 30 1989, Kix Brooks released his self titled debut album before later joining Ronnie Dunn to form the hit country duo Brooks and Dunn. While the album did not make a huge commercial splash, it gave listeners a first look at
On this day August 30 1986, Higher Love by Steve Winwood reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The upbeat and soulful track became the first chart topping hit of Winwood’s solo career and brought his album Back in the High Life into the
On this day August 30 1985, American Ninja premiered in theaters. The low budget action film introduced audiences to Joe Armstrong, a quiet American soldier with deadly martial arts skills, played by Michael Dudikoff. With its mix of military action and ninja mystique, the movie
On this day August 30 1985, Compromising Positions premiered in theaters. The comedy mystery starred Susan Sarandon as a bored suburban housewife and former reporter who becomes entangled in a local murder investigation after a sleazy dentist is found dead. The film combined satire, suspense,
On this day August 30 1987, Crossbow premiered on The Family Channel. Based on the legend of William Tell, the historical action series followed the Swiss folk hero as he fought for freedom against the oppressive forces of the Austrian empire. Starring Will Lyman as