The artist who saved Elvis Costello’s career: “Changed my attitude” “Changed my attitude…” Ben Forrest Jun 8, 2026
The real reason Mick Jones was fired from The Clash in 1983: ‘He was intolerable to work with’ It signalled the end for the band Joe Taysom Jun 6, 2026
Fisticuffs, a break-up, and a $500,000 cash-in: The night when The Clash went out with a whimper The start of the end. Reuben Cross Jun 5, 2026
“Lowest common denominator”: The franchise Frank Zappa slammed as the very worst of American culture Grand Wazoo Tarkin. Tom Phelan Jun 5, 2026
The punk rock street fight in 1983 that almost cost Johnny Ramone his life It was almost over. Jack Whatley Jun 4, 2026
The 1983 hit Cure song Robert Smith called a joke: “Far from [my] favourite” Not enjoying the classic oddity. Tim Coffman Jun 3, 2026
“Suddenly we were off”: the 1983 song Robert Smith considered The Cure’s first major hit A turning point. Kelly Murphy Jun 2, 2026
The 1983 song Phil Collins knew was “completely stupid” to make Well outside his comfort zone. Tim Coffman Jun 1, 2026
“I don’t like any of them”: the only solo album Linda Ronstadt takes any pride in is a 1983 oddity A turning point. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
The 1983 classic rock album Dave Grohl called “the perfect record” It changed his life. Joe Taysom May 31, 2026
“An embarrassment”: The corny 1983 song George Michael vowed never to play again Different tastes. Kelly Murphy May 31, 2026
The 1983 movie that inspired the ‘Eddie Murphy Law’ 30 years later: “Serves the public” Lawmakers had to respect him. Liam Gaughan May 31, 2026