The Official Station for 80's Rock & Heavy Metal
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About Us
80’s Rock Radio - Broadcasting from the Old Pueblo Tucson, Arizona
We started our social media page in July 2018, as a fan tribute to 80’s classic rock & heavy metal. During the global pandemic lockdown in May 2020, we launched our first broadcast. In the midst of confusion, fear and uncertainty, we were inspired to share the music that was a huge part of our youth in the 80’s.
From the decade that started the mosh pit, rock groups of the 80s, lead singers in spandex, MTV music television, metal bands with big hair and headbangers worldwide, WE ARE 80’s ROCK RADIO! We love playing the popular 80s rock songs from the best 80s rock bands. We hope you will enjoy the music with us.
Music licensing coverage in the United States, Canada
and United Kingdom.
U.S.A. via ASCAP, BMI, SoundExchange
Canada via OCAN and Re:Sound
U.K. via PPL and PRS
underrated albums of the 80's
Tygers of Pan Tang
Tygers of Pan Tang is one of the original New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands that emerged in the late 70’s into the early 80’s. Although they didn’t get much airplay in the U.S., and you probably didn’t see their videos on MTV, Tygers of Pan Tang was the ultimate 80s hard rock band from Whitley Bay, England. Their 1982 album, The Cage totally rocks! It confirms that Tygers of Pan Tang is one of the most underrated hard rock bands of the 80’s! Guitarist John Sykes is featured on the tracks “Danger in Paradise and the cover version of “Love Potion No. 9.”
What’s Happening!!
This Day in Rock - August 9, 2022
August 9, 1983 - Armored Saint released their self-titled debut album
August 9, 1984 - Iron Maiden played Warsaw at the start of their World Slavery Tour. Iron Maiden was the first major western rock band to play in Poland
August 9, 1986 - Motörhead released their seventh studio album, Orgasmatron
August 9, 1986 - Ratt released their third studio album,
Dancing Undercover
In Memory Jerry Garcia
Lead singer/guitarist Grateful Dead
August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995
August 9, 1995 - The original members of KIϟϟ performed together for the first time since 1980 on MTV Unplugged