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1987

Kurt Cobain - 1992 - Musician - Nirvana

The 1987 show Kurt Cobain would never forget: “After all those years”

A religious experience.

Kelly Murphy
Jun 3, 2026
Brandon Flowers - The Killers - Singer

“The biggest impact one me”: The 1987 album that changed Brandon Flowers’ life

“Their best song.”

Kelly Murphy
Jun 3, 2026
Robert Smith - The Cure - Singer - Musician - Songwriter

The moment in 1987 when Robert Smith knew he’d written a timeless classic for The Cure

“I knew…”

Elle Palmer
May 31, 2026
Linda Ronstadt - 1980's - Singer - Musician

“World-class songs”: the 1987 album Linda Ronstadt wanted to transcend everything

“World-class songs.”

Kelly Murphy
May 31, 2026
The Smiths - 1984

“Only we could play it”: the 1987 song that uniquely defines The Smiths

An incredible track.

Ben Forrest
May 30, 2026
Roger Ebert - Film Critic - 1990's

Roger Ebert predicted the future of cinema in 1987, and he wasn’t wrong: “You’ll not go to a video store”

He saw it coming.

Scott Campbell
May 28, 2026
Joe Perry - Aerosmith - Guitarist

Joe Perry’s 1987 attempt to rip-off AC/DC was his greatest move: “There you go!”

His finest hour.

Reuben Cross
May 23, 2026
Meg Ryan - Actor - 1983

The 1987 movie Meg Ryan bet her career on: “Could be the big commercial hit I need”

A comedy sci-fi with the stamp of Spielberg.

Tim Bradley
May 23, 2026
Robert Smith - Musician - The Cure - 1984

The 1987 anthem Robert Smith crowned as the perfect song: “It’s just like a dream”

A rare moment of self-celebration.

Lucy Harbron
May 20, 2026
David Gilmour - Pink Floyd - Far Out Magazine

The 1987 song David Gilmour used to resurrect Pink Floyd: “Taking to their wings again”

Coming back from the dead.

Tim Coffman
May 19, 2026
Gene Hackman - Actor - 2008

“It’s really depressing”: the unmade 1987 movie that pulled the rug from under Gene Hackman

Nothing seemed to go according to plan.

Tim Bradley
May 13, 2026
Roger Waters - David Gilmour - Split

The 1987 song that restored David Gilmour’s faith in Pink Floyd: “Taking to their wings”

“Me taking to my wings again…”

Ben Forrest
May 13, 2026

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