admin On this day April 16, 1982, British rock band Status Quo released their fifteenth studio album titled 1982. Also stylized as 1 plus 9 plus 8 plus 2, the album hit number 1 on the UK Albums Chart, continuing the band’s run of success into
On this day April 16, 1984, British metal band Venom released their third studio album At War with Satan. Known as pioneers of black metal, Venom pushed their sound and style even further with this ambitious and controversial release. The album featured a twenty minute
On this day April 16, 1988, German hard rock band Scorpions released their tenth studio album Savage Amusement. Building on the success of their earlier albums, the band embraced a more polished sound with this release while keeping their signature mix of heavy riffs and
On this day April 16, 1983, Journey released the power ballad Faithfully, one of their most beloved and emotional songs. Written by keyboardist Jonathan Cain, the track reached number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a staple of 80s rock radio and
On this day April 16, 1984, Duran Duran released The Reflex, a high energy single that became one of the band’s biggest global hits. The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 from June 23 to July 6 and also hit number 1 in the
On this day April 15, 1981, Chaka Khan released her third solo studio album What Cha’ Gonna Do For Me , continuing her rise as one of the most powerful voices in funk and R&B. The album reached number 17 on the US Billboard 200
On this day April 15, 1985, Scottish punk band The Exploited released their fourth studio album Horror Epics. Known for their aggressive sound and anti establishment message, the band pushed into darker territory on this release with slower tempos and politically charged lyrics that reflected
On this day April 9, 1988, Billy Ocean’s hit single Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car officially became the number 1 song in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100 and staying there through April 22. The upbeat, radio friendly anthem became one
On this day April 9, 1981, the sitcom Checking In premiered on CBS. A spin off from The Jeffersons, the show starred Marla Gibbs reprising her role as Florence Johnston, the wisecracking maid who quickly became one of the most beloved characters on television during
On this day April 9, 1988, the final episode of High Mountain Rangers aired, ending its run after just one season and 12 episodes. The action drama focused on an elite search and rescue team operating in the rugged wilderness of Lake Tahoe. With breathtaking