Sorry about the lack of Retro Show blogs of late. It’s getting a bit hectic in the ol’ Russ house. I have a future 80s music fan on the way, and it could happen anytime. Rather than rack my brain over what songs to pick, let’s let my iPod 80s playlist do it to it.
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September 20, 2008
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It is official. A week with a Retro Show post gets more hits than one without. So, let’s wax nostalgic with some classic videos, or you young’uns out there can find new ways to make fun of your parents.
As far as retro goes, Duran Duran is a giant. Seriously, these guys were built for the [...]
August 30, 2008
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This week rockets ahead with boosters from Dido, Da Brat, and Jack White/Alicia Keys. These other stories are maintaining a stationary orbit.
Sheryl Crow and Dave Matthews had their own raucous caucus in Denver for the DNC. Meanwhile, John Legend is using the ceremony tonight (8/25) to debut a new song.
In case you missed it on [...]
August 25, 2008
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From the mid-nineties up until about 1999 or so, KKCK had a DJ named Kirby Rhodes who did a local 80s program called “The Retro Show”. He put a fair amount of work into the show, and it was always a treat to listen to. I even had the good fortune to fill in for [...]
August 16, 2008
Categories: KKCK, Retro Show, history . Tags: 80s . Author: Russ . Comments: Leave a Comment