On this day June 17, 1989, I’ll Be Loving You Forever by New Kids on the Block became the number 1 song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 from June 17 through June 23 and marked the group’s very
On this day June 17, 1985, British progressive rock band Marillion released their third studio album Misplaced Childhood. It became their most commercially successful record, establishing them as major figures in the 80s neo prog movement. The album reached number 47 on the Billboard charts
On this day June 16, 1980, Carly Simon released her ninth studio album Come Upstairs. Known for her introspective songwriting throughout the 70s, this album marked a sharp stylistic shift as she embraced a more rock oriented sound. Come Upstairs reached number 36 on the
On this day June 16, 1981, the Carpenters released their tenth studio album Made in America. This would be the final album recorded by the duo during Karen Carpenter’s lifetime. Made in America reached number 52 on the Billboard charts and included the single Touch
On this day June 16, 1983, Ringo Starr released his ninth solo album Old Wave. Produced by Joe Walsh of the Eagles, the album marked a return to recording after a brief hiatus and an attempt to reconnect with fans in a rapidly changing music
On this day June 16, 1986, Swiss hard rock band Krokus released their ninth studio album Change of Address. Known for their energetic style and arena friendly sound, the band was looking to continue their momentum from earlier 80s success. Change of Address reached number
On this day June 15, 1982, the Steve Miller Band released their twelfth studio album Abracadabra. The album marked a commercial resurgence for the group and introduced one of their most recognizable hits of the decade. The title track Abracadabra became a major international success,
On this day June 15, 1982, Kiss released the compilation album Killers. Coming just months after their previous studio album Music from The Elder, Killers was designed to help restore the band’s commercial momentum and reconnect with their rock focused fanbase. The album included twelve
On this day June 15, 1987, Boy George released his debut solo album Sold . After achieving international fame as the frontman of Culture Club, this marked his first major step as a solo artist. The album reached number 145 on the US Billboard charts
On this day June 15, 1984, John Waite released his second solo album No Brakes. Building on the momentum of his post Babys career, this album brought him major mainstream success and defined his sound for the decade. No Brakes reached number 10 on the