No, Mr. Astley, this isn't a fake-out. You're streaming royalty now. British pop star Rick Astley, whose inescapable '80s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" found an unexpected renaissance in the digital ...

'80s Pop Icon Joins Elite Club With ‘Monumental Achievement’ of Classic Hit originally appeared on Parade. No, you haven’t been Rickrolled! Rick Astley’s iconic ‘80s classic song, “Never Gonna Give ...

Something was happening in the 1980s. Something good. While there was a push in many directions to have life feel orderly and centered on things like the suburban family, there were many artists in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...

Sometimes you just have to call a spade a spade. And in the spirit of that, let it be said: the 1980s were strange. They were weird, they were awkward, they were, well, let’s just say unique.

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

A look back at 9 top music acts of the '80s, and where they are today. July 29, 2011 -- intro: They were the teen queens of the 1980s pop scene, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson, the singing and fashion ...