admin On this day July 12, 1989, hardcore band Sick of It All released their debut album Blood Sweat and No Tears, a raw and uncompromising blast of New York hardcore that became a cornerstone of the genre. Packed with 19 tracks in just over 28
On this day July 12, 1986, Bananarama released their third studio album True Confessions , a pop powerhouse that featured the global smash hit Venus and solidified their place as one of the defining girl groups of the decade. The album reached number 15 on
On this day July 12, 1986, Holding Back the Years by Simply Red became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from July 12 through July 18 and also reached number one in Canada and Ireland.
On this day July 12, 1988, Brian Wilson released his self-titled debut solo album Brian Wilson , marking his long awaited return to the spotlight after years away from full time music making. As the creative force behind much of the Beach Boys’ most innovative
On this day July 12, 1985, the sci fi adventure film Explorers premiered in theaters. Directed by Joe Dante and starring a young Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, and Jason Presson, the film followed three kids who build a spaceship from junkyard parts and journey into
On this day July 12, 1982, the official soundtrack to Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was released, bringing the musical energy of the hit Broadway adaptation to record stores just ahead of the film’s nationwide debut. Featuring performances by Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds, the
On this day July 11, 1980, Dexys Midnight Runners released their debut album Searching for the Young Soul Rebels , a powerful and uncompromising mix of soul, punk attitude, and social commentary that made an immediate impact on the UK music scene. At a time
On this day July 11, 1983, Robert Plant released his second solo album The Principle of Moments , a bold step forward that cemented his identity outside of Led Zeppelin. Rather than looking back, Plant leaned into the evolving sounds of the early 80s, delivering
On this day July 11, 1980, Ultravox released their fourth studio album Vienna , marking a bold transformation for the band and a turning point in the sound of British new wave. With a refined mix of electronic textures, classical influence, and icy atmospheres, the
On this day July 11, 1987, Werewolf premiered on the Fox network as one of its earliest original drama series. The show followed college student Eric Cord, who becomes cursed with lycanthropy and sets off on a cross country journey to find and destroy the