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Rock City Single

Helicopters' Hidden Gem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in picture sleeve in the UK on October 24, 1980, through Cheapskate Records (catalogue: CHEAP 6) “Rock City,” by Helicopters Featuring Roy Wood was backed with “Givin' Your Heart Away,” this hard rock track, written and produced by Roy Wood, showcased his enduring riff-driven style during a brief hiatus from his solo career. Recorded as a side project with the Helicopters band, the A-side's urgent guitars and Wood's u

Wizzard

Oct 23, 19802 min read

David Essex: On My Bike Single (1980)

A Pop-Rock Pedal Push David Essex’s “On My Bike” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 17, 1980, on Mercury Records (catalogue: MER 47). Backed with “Swim Against The Flow,” this upbeat rock ‘n’ roll track, written and produced by David Essex, both tracks were taken from the album Hot Love . The A-side’s playful ode to biking freedom reflected Essex’s knack for catchy, relatable themes, but it failed to chart, signaling his commercial decline. Housed in a pi

David Essex

Oct 16, 19802 min read

David Bowie: Scary Monsters Advert (1980)

David Bowie's "Ladies and Gentlemen" Scary Monsters one-page advert in Rolling Stone, October 16, 1980

David Bowie

Oct 15, 19801 min read

David Bowie: Bowie "The Tracks of My Years" (1964-71) Feature (1980)

David Bowie’s "The Tracks of My Years" (1964-71), a four-page feature in Sounds, October 4, 1980.

David Bowie

Oct 3, 19801 min read

Sixties Man Single

released October 4, 1980 as a 7-inch vinyl single on Polydor Records (catalog: POSP 160) "Sixties Man" backed with "Tall Girls" by Sweet was issued to promote their album Sweet VI (also known as Give Us a Wink in some markets), this single marked the band’s shift toward a synth-infused '80s sound, moving away from their classic bubblegum glam of the '70s. Without original vocalist Brian Connolly, it reflected The Sweet’s attempt to stay relevant amid a changing musical landsc

Sweet

Oct 3, 19802 min read

Suzi Quatro: "Rock Hard" Single (1980)

Suzi Quatro's "Rock Hard" b/w "State of Mind" is a high-energy hard rock single from her seventh studio album Rock Hard, released in the...

Suzi Quatro

Oct 2, 19802 min read

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel: "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" Single (1980)

Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel's "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" / "Sebastian" – 1980 Reissue Released on October 3, 1980, by EMI...

Cockney Rebel

Oct 2, 19803 min read

Slade: Alive At Reading '80 EP (1980)

A Live Glam Revival Slade’s Alive At Reading '80 7-inch vinyl EP, was released in the UK on October 3, 1980, on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: CHEAP 5). This four-track live EP, recorded at the Reading Rock Festival on August 24, 1980, captured the band’s energetic comeback, blending their glam roots with rock 'n' roll covers. Produced by the band, the EP peaked at No. 44 on the UK Singles Chart, revitalizing Slade amid a punk-dominated scene. Tracklist: Side A1: When I'm Da