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‘Thriller’ Jacket Sells for $1.8 Million

melissa — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:12:29 +0000

Michael Jackson is apparently not only the King of Pop, but also the King of Auctions too. The famous red and black leather jacket from the “Thriller” video brought in a whopping $1.8 million. Now that’s zombie-like!

Ooooooooh Yeah – A Tribute to Macho Man

Tony — Mon, 30 May 2011 22:31:08 +0000

You knew we had to do it. Just like the countless other 80′s tribute websites on the web, we felt it just wouldn’t be right without atleast a post to one of the greatest WWF wrestlers of all time, and another reason we never left our TV sets back in the 80s. Macho Man Randy Savage died last week in a tragic car accident, at the young age of 58. Sure we don’t want to bore you with all the little facts, those that you could find at Wikipedia, but pay a tribute to one of our favorite wrestlers and flashiest dressers of the decade. Macho Man didn’t just ascent in the 80′s, Macho Man was the 80′s. From the clothes, style, profession, Macho Man entertained us like no other. From flying elbows, tag teams with Hogan, Warrior, and the always-beautiful Miss Elizabeth, every time Macho took the ring, we watched and were amazed.

I remember one of the first times watching Macho Man on WWF, on a Saturday morning wrestling program. His crazy antics, voice, and dress made him immediately a house favorite, and by the time he teamed up with Hulk Hogan as part of the “Mega Powers” team. It was a great time to be a fan, as Macho and Hulk were the two best in the WWF. Then their breakup. Then back together. Great times. It is now being circled that Hulk took the death especially hard, as he and Macho had recently began to reconnect and rekindle their friendship after many years apart.

After scouring the internet for related articles, it quickly became apparent that this gem of our favorite decade was well loved and respected throughout some of the largest and most popular sites. Even ESPN did a great article on him, and we wanted to share just a part of that here:

“For those first few WWF years, Savage simply couldn’t miss. He picked the best possible manager and feuded with the best possible people. His nickname doubled as the single best wrestling nickname of that decade unless you want to argue for “The Million Dollar Man.” His entrance music (“Pomp and Circumstance”) was obviously a better choice than the Village People’s “Macho Man,” but kudos to him for making the right call. He wasn’t opposed to wrestling with his sunglasses on (a lost art, really), and his crazy beard/thinning hair/bandanna/sunglasses look shouldn’t have worked but always did. His interviews were phenomenally bizarre and undeniably entertaining, and, by the way, he might have been the first wrestler to refer to himself almost entirely in the third person. The Macho Man was like the Rickey Henderson of wrestling, right down to the fact that you never knew what the hell he was talking about…” – Bill Simmons, espn.com.

Finally, if words can’t say everything, we found a great Youtube video paying tribute to this great warrior. Macho Man will forever be missed by all those who knew him and his ability, personality, and mannerisms. Will he go down as the greatest all time wrestler? Maybe not. Was he the first to dress lavishly infront of thousands of people and take a beating? Certainly not. Was there no other wrestler or athlete that combined everything he did into one package that could headline a main event? OOOOOOOOOOOH Yeah Brother!

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Take Me Home Tonight – Boombox Obsession

melissa — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 03:04:23 +0000

Hey 80s lovers! Sorry, we’ve been MIA. Tons of stuff going on over here. I saw this article, and I just had to post it. What better way to get back on track then with an 80s obsession. Owerko explains in a NY Times article why and how he started his collection of boomboxes. His interest grew into a book, “The Boombox Project: The Machines, the Music, and the Urban Underground,” published last month by Abrams Image. “It features his lovingly detailed close-up photographs of vintage portable stereos, as well as commentary by Spike Lee, L L Cool J and members of the Beastie Boys and the Fugees about the role the devices played in New York’s street culture from the late 1970s to the mid-’80s.”

The 80s of Today: Welcome to the Land of Leotards, Legwarmers, and Headbands

melissa — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:03:13 +0000

If you wanna see the hottest trends from the 80s, feel like you are burning a sweat, and listen to a great 2004 hit then look no further… Eric Prydz’s ‘Call On Me.’ Clad in the scantiest of workout attire, hot women and one random but very lucky hot man thrust to the beat. Enjoy!

Whatchutalkinbout… Coleman, Hopper, annnnd McClanahan?

melissa — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:44:25 +0000

Most will remember him as Arnold Jackson on “Diff’rent Strokes” in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but others may recall Gary Coleman’s life after the show which included years of financial, legal, and health troubles. Coleman died last week at the age of 42 from a brain hemorrhage. Easy Rider Dennis Hopper also passed last week at the age of 74 from prostate cancer. He earned an Oscar nomination in 1986 for his role in “Hoosiers,” in which he played an alcoholic basketball team manager. That same year, he received critical acclaim for his performance in David Lynch’s “Blue Velvet.” Rue McClanahan, Golden Girl herself, died yesterday at 76 from a brain hemorrhage. Golden Girls seized the #1 rating its first night, in 1985, stayed in the top 10 for 6 seasons and captured ton of Emmys. It’s a sad month in Hollywood that’s for sure. RIP…

Gary Coleman

Dennis Hopper

Rue McClanahan

I Pitty the Fooool, Mr. T Raps for All 80s Mothers, Everywhere

melissa — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:04:39 +0000

Courtesy of Geek O System

Wow, I forgot how universally talented Mr. T was. He’s an actor, rapper, philosopher, and all around advisor to the youth. This made me laugh…enjoy!

Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

melissa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:26:56 +0000

Remember the cars of the 80s? No?! Great, that’s where we come in. Always aiming to bring you the best of the 1980s, we’ll take you back. Follow us…oh and… ummmm… buckle up!

Top 10: Iconic 80s Cars

Sooo, what’s your favorite ride from the 80s? The Ferrari would do me just fine.

April 19, 198? … These Songs Rocked the Charts Back in the Eighties

melissa — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:22:12 +0000

If you’re wondering, and if you’re a true child of the 80s, you definitely should be… these were the songs that topped the charts back on April 19 in the 1980s.

1980 “Call Me” Blondie
1981 “Kiss on My List” Daryl Hall & John Oates
1982 “I Love Rock ‘n Roll” Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
1983 “Billie Jean” Michael Jackson
1984 “Footloose” Kenny Loggins
1985 “We Are the World” USA for Africa
1986 “Kiss” Prince
1987 “I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)” Aretha Franklin and George Michael
1988 “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car” Billy Ocean
1989 “She Drives Me Crazy” Fine Young Cannibals

1980s Movie Remakes: Hollywood Brings the 80s Back to the Theatres

melissa — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:41:41 +0000

I know, we are always talking movies. But let’s face it, some of the best movies came from the 80s. And right now, these days, it seems any movie that came out during the 80s is ripe for a remake.

“Clash of the Titans” and “Red Dawn” are but two of a significant number of ’80s-related films Hollywood has brought to theatres. Joining them are Disney’s “Tron” sequel; “The Karate Kid,” “Predators,” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” franchises; a follow-up to Oliver Stone’s “Wall Street” and the Sylvester Stallone-directed “The Expendables.”

So, why all these remakes now? I think I know what it might be. Those of us who grew up watching Freddy Krueger and Mr. Miyagi are now in a position to green-light the movies we loved as children. They are developing sequels and reboots to such 80s classics as “Ghostbusters,” “21 Jump Street,” and “The Smurfs” too. 20th Century Fox will also release a feature film based on the ’80s action-adventure TV series “The A-Team” this year.

And in our constant search for the best of the 80s, I wanted to close with the original Ghostbusters trailer from 1984. Happy viewing. What 80s films would you like to see remade, redid, redone???

Tribeca’s Drive-In Screening Series Presents 1988′s BIG

melissa — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 18:59:41 +0000

Image Provided by Tribeca Film Festival Drive-In Screening Series

How exciting?! One, a drive-in movie theatre, and two, classic Tom Hank’s in BIG. Put them together, and you get Tribeca Film Festival’s brilliant Drive-In Screening Series. Tribeca is showcasing the 80s flick on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the World Financial Center Plaza in NYC. The film screening starts at dusk (approx. 8:15 pm). Relive this great story as a young Tom Hanks wishes he was big-only to awake the next morning and discover he is. But the more he experiences being an adult, the more he longs for the simple joys of childhood. Sooo, bring your popcorn and blanket because you don’t want to miss out on this great 80s classic!