1980s News

The first book ever written about the origins of hip hop has been out-of-print for decades and costs up to $500. But smashwords.com has just published an ebook version on that sells for under $3 and includes exclusive new content.

As Goodwood Revival weekend kicks off in Sussex, all eyes are on classic motoring and historic racing. Vintage Seekers is the place to find a host of classic cars, listing iconic marques by Jaguar, Austin Healey, Aston Martin, Ferrari and more.

Fans of Christian rock have waited 20 years to hear Guardian singer Paul Cawley and drummer Rikk Hart together again. Now as Guardian1, the duo release an explosive 3-song EP to rival the success of their First Watch album on Enigma/Capitol Records.

Onward Promotions will present a Rick Springfield concert on Labor Day weekend in Akron, OH, on September 4th, 2011 with two special opening acts, The Motels and Kasim Sulton. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster & the Akron Civic Theatre.

1980s cult Liverpool band A Formal Sigh have just released a retrospective CD ‘A Far Cry’ alongside the solo instrumental CD by their bass guitarist, Mark Peters, ‘Half English’.

Garry Berman, author of three books dealing in various pop-culture themes, has released his first novel “Old Wave” - a fictional story about an 80s pop band’s attempt to reunite.

Hip Chelsea club pays tribute to generation between Boomers and Xers

Writer D.L. Shiloh used a mix to let readers listen to tunes mentioned in his novel "Pookoo." Read how the Death of the Novel might be exaggerated.

Daniel R. Christopher’s Film production entitled Saga of a Crew reaches completion after 26 years. Began in 1982, the production halted after shooting most of the required footage. The completed DVD combines 1980s footage and recent material.

Ashley and Tiana explores Hip Hop and punk history and culture

Originally released in July 2008, John Booth's "Collect All 21! Memoirs of a Star Wars Geek - The First 30 Years" is revamped with a new cover by artist Kirk Demarais and a foreword by astrophysics Ph.D. and webcomic creator David Morgan-Mar.

BRBTV marks its 10th anniversary all year long in 2008, with special deals on the full line of BRBTV products as well as other fun stuff.

Fans of the classic TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard" will be on sensory overload at this year's Motor City Comic Con in Metro Detroit, which will feature an extensive "Dukes" display.

Intellinitiative Game Co., Inc. and Viacom's VH1 Television Network have renewed a distribution deal with Target, making the retail giant the exclusive national outlet for the VH1 I Love the 80s Board Game.