On this day June 8, 1984, Ghostbusters hit theaters and with it came one of the most iconic movie theme songs of all time. Ray Parker Jr.’s Ghostbusters theme would go on to top the US Billboard charts from August 11 through August 31, becoming
On this day June 8, 1989, Rod Stewart performed the very first concert at Toronto’s brand new Skydome. The state of the art stadium, later renamed the Rogers Centre, opened its roof for a crowd of over 50,000 fans as Stewart launched the venue’s entertainment
On this day June 8, 1985, Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears became the number one song in America. It held the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 through June 21 and also reached number one in Canada and New
On this day June 8, 1981, Yoko Ono released her debut solo album Season of Glass . Arriving just six months after the death of her husband John Lennon, the album was deeply personal, reflective, and emotionally raw. Season of Glass reached number 49 on
On this day June 8, 1984, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their sixth studio album Hyaena. Known for its moody atmosphere and experimental edge, the album marked a significant point in the band’s evolution with the addition of Robert Smith from The Cure on guitar.
On this day June 7, 1986, Madonna’s ballad Live to Tell reached number one on the US Billboard charts. It remained the number one song in America through June 13. The single also hit number one in Canada, Italy, and Greece, further showing her international
On this day June 7, 1982, Chicago released their thirteenth studio album Chicago 16. The album marked a major comeback for the band, reaching number 9 on the US Billboard 200 and introducing a refreshed sound for a new decade. Chicago 16 featured the hit
On this day June 7, 1982, Manowar released their debut album Battle Hymns . Known for its powerful themes of valor, brotherhood, and epic storytelling, the album marked the beginning of a band that would go on to define a new wave of heavy metal
On this day June 7, 1982, Stray Cats released the compilation album Built for Speed in the United States. It became their breakthrough record in America, climbing all the way to number 2 on the Billboard charts and bringing rockabilly roaring back into the spotlight.
On this day June 7, 1982, Girlschool released their third studio album Screaming Blue Murder. As one of the leading all female bands in the British heavy metal scene, Girlschool delivered another hard hitting collection of tracks that reinforced their presence during the peak of