January 16, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of Queen's 80s classic Radio Ga Ga. It's a timeless piece 40 years later! The music is Rock. The song starts with a distinctive and memorable beginning many can instantly recognize as soon they hear it. It begins with drums and the synthesizer. The composition gives it a timeless … Continue reading Queen Radio Ga Ga: 40th Anniversary
Category: Anniversary Special
Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
July 13, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of Queen's first album - an eponym featuring Keep Yourself Alive and Doing Alright. Queen had been around for three years when their first album came out. By then, John Deacon was already with the group. The music is Hard Rock mixed with Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock. It's an exciting … Continue reading Queen’s First Album: 50th Anniversary
The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica 25th Anniversary
May 5, 2023, marks the 25th Anniversary of the R&B single The Boy Is Mine, performed by Brandy and Monica. It's a song that splashed in the 90s, about two women fighting over a guy. The video is impressive when it ends with the young ladies opening the door from the same apartment after throwing out the … Continue reading The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica 25th Anniversary
Backstreet Boys- 30th Anniversary
April 20, 2023, marks the 30th anniversary of the boy band Backstreet Boys officially forming a group consisting of Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough & AJ McLean. They have ten studio albums, including their recent Christmas record. I grew up listening to the Backstreet Boys in the 90s. I remember hearing their … Continue reading Backstreet Boys- 30th Anniversary
Star Academie: 20th Anniversary
Throwback Thursdays February 16, 2023, marks the 20th anniversary since the first episode of Star Académie aired. Hosts included Marc Dupré and Julie Snyder over the years. Star Académie was a program that helped to discover Francophone musicians in Canada. The show's impact is incredible. The first winner was Acadian artist Wilfred Le Bouthillier from Tracadie-Sheila, … Continue reading Star Academie: 20th Anniversary