When MTV launched, the music industry’s concept of artist promotion completely changed. How would Tom Petty's defiantly gimmick-free, rugged Americana fit in?
Rolling Stone magazine has declared 1984 to have been the best year for pop. Well, I graduated from Thornton Academy in Saco in 1984 and I agree with Rolling Stone! Here are their top 100 hits from 1984. Some of our favorite rockers represented strong: Bruce, U2, Bon Jovi, Lionel Richie-oh, wait...