1984- 88
NOTE: Early Start Time 10pm- 2am tonight!
Videos were almost as important as the songs they were advertising. It was the time of Band Aid, USA for Africa and Live Aid. Rap finally cracked the Top 10. Dance music made a strong comeback, but in new forms. Paul Simon took us to Africa with his 'Graceland' project and Prince gave us 'Purple Rain'.
Bruce Springsteen had us dancing in the dark, Sade was a smooth operator and Cameo gave us the word up.
Hear great retro classics from Grace Jones, Guns 'N Roses, Bon Jovi, Crowded House, Dire Straits, The Bangles, The Pet Shop Boys and The Cure.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
TUESDAY DEC. 14th, 2010 from midnight
1982-3
The new decade was in full swing, with new acts emerging such as Tears For Fears, Psychedelic Furs, The Violent Femmes, Culture Club, New Order, The Smiths, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and INXS. Lionel Richie went solo, Frankie Goes To Hollywood told us to Relax and Michael Jackson's album was really a thriller!
The new decade was in full swing, with new acts emerging such as Tears For Fears, Psychedelic Furs, The Violent Femmes, Culture Club, New Order, The Smiths, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and INXS. Lionel Richie went solo, Frankie Goes To Hollywood told us to Relax and Michael Jackson's album was really a thriller!
Friday, December 3, 2010
TUESDAY DEC. 7th, 2010 from midnight
1980 ended tragically with the assassination of former Beatle John Lennon. This week marks the 30th anniversary of that fateful event and on Ages of Rock, we focus on the unique success and consistent quality of the music of the Fab Four. You'll hear all of the Beatles' Australian #1 singles, as well as all the solo chart toppers from John, Paul, George & Ringo.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
TUESDAY NOV. 30th, 2010 MIDNIGHT -3am on 94.9 FM JOY
The Late 70s.
It was the time of 'Grease', Meat Loaf, 'The War of the Worlds', The Knack and "Y.M.C.A.".
Punk and New Wave made further inroads with The Clash, Patti Smith, The Ramones and The Buzzcocks.
Chic kept us dancing while rap emerged via The Sugarhill Gang.
The Eighties began with music going in new directions, but 1980 ended in tragedy.
Hear music from the era from Devo, Talking Heads, The Jam, Tubeway Army, the Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, Kiss and the Boomtown Rats.
It was the time of 'Grease', Meat Loaf, 'The War of the Worlds', The Knack and "Y.M.C.A.".
Punk and New Wave made further inroads with The Clash, Patti Smith, The Ramones and The Buzzcocks.
Chic kept us dancing while rap emerged via The Sugarhill Gang.
The Eighties began with music going in new directions, but 1980 ended in tragedy.
Hear music from the era from Devo, Talking Heads, The Jam, Tubeway Army, the Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, Kiss and the Boomtown Rats.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NOV. 24th, 2010
The Mid-70s.
The American sound expanded through acts such as Peter Frampton, America, Boz Scaggs, Boston and Fleetwood Mac. Disco dominated the airwaves and dancefloors. Punk rock crashed through. ABBA put Sweden on the pop music map and Queen wowed us all with their Bohemian Rhapsody.
You'll also hear the Electric Light Orchestra, 10CC, Heart and more.
The American sound expanded through acts such as Peter Frampton, America, Boz Scaggs, Boston and Fleetwood Mac. Disco dominated the airwaves and dancefloors. Punk rock crashed through. ABBA put Sweden on the pop music map and Queen wowed us all with their Bohemian Rhapsody.
You'll also hear the Electric Light Orchestra, 10CC, Heart and more.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NOV. 16th, 2010
This week, look back on the Early 70s.
1972-4 saw the dominance of singer/ songwriters like Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack and Dolly Parton. Pink Floyd took us to the dark side of the moon, Stevie Wonder lifted us to higher ground, Curtis Mayfield was superfly and Helen Reddy roared with her feminist anthem. West Coast America offered up The Eagles, Philadelphia became a musical hub through acts such as The Stylistics and Suzi Quatro emerged as one of the first rock chicks.
Hear essential tracks from the likes of: Steely Dan, the Steve Miller Band, Barry White and the New York Dolls.
1972-4 saw the dominance of singer/ songwriters like Jim Croce, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack and Dolly Parton. Pink Floyd took us to the dark side of the moon, Stevie Wonder lifted us to higher ground, Curtis Mayfield was superfly and Helen Reddy roared with her feminist anthem. West Coast America offered up The Eagles, Philadelphia became a musical hub through acts such as The Stylistics and Suzi Quatro emerged as one of the first rock chicks.
Hear essential tracks from the likes of: Steely Dan, the Steve Miller Band, Barry White and the New York Dolls.
Friday, October 15, 2010
MONDAY 18TH OCT. 10pm - 2am
Week Three: 1965 - 72
It's a special 4-hr edition of the show, commencing at 10pm this week!
The music reflected the turbulent era of protests, civil rights, liberation and psychedelia. The Brits kept dominating with the likes of The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and The Who. Hendrix changed the way the guitar was played. Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding shook up soul music. James Brown funked things up. The 70s saw the emergence of the Singer/Songwriter Era, with classic recordings from Carole King, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Neil Diamond. George Harrison created 1 of the first charity discs and heavy metal's seminal acts were recording. Glam exploded onto the scene.
Hear the music of The Byrds, Sonny and Cher, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Moody Blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, David Bowie, Slade, T Rex, America, Chicago and Donovan.
It's a special 4-hr edition of the show, commencing at 10pm this week!
The music reflected the turbulent era of protests, civil rights, liberation and psychedelia. The Brits kept dominating with the likes of The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and The Who. Hendrix changed the way the guitar was played. Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding shook up soul music. James Brown funked things up. The 70s saw the emergence of the Singer/Songwriter Era, with classic recordings from Carole King, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Neil Diamond. George Harrison created 1 of the first charity discs and heavy metal's seminal acts were recording. Glam exploded onto the scene.
Hear the music of The Byrds, Sonny and Cher, The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The Moody Blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, David Bowie, Slade, T Rex, America, Chicago and Donovan.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
TUESDAY OCT. 11th, 2010
Week Two: The Early 60s (1960-4)
TUESDAYS MIDNIGHT - 2 AM
By 1960, Rock music was firmly entrenched on the pop radar. Female soloists & girl groups emerged. Phil Spector gave us his Wall of Sound and the Beatles ushered in the British Invasion.
This week, tune in for the likes of: Brenda Lee, Lesley Gore, Peter, Paul & Mary, the Four Seasons, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline, Chubby Checker, Bob Dylan and The Four Tops.
TUESDAYS MIDNIGHT - 2 AM
By 1960, Rock music was firmly entrenched on the pop radar. Female soloists & girl groups emerged. Phil Spector gave us his Wall of Sound and the Beatles ushered in the British Invasion.
This week, tune in for the likes of: Brenda Lee, Lesley Gore, Peter, Paul & Mary, the Four Seasons, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Patsy Cline, Chubby Checker, Bob Dylan and The Four Tops.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
AGES OF ROCK
TUESDAYS MIDNIGHT TO 2 AM - only on JOY 94.9 FM
"AGES OF ROCK" will retrace the development of rock music from its beginnings in the 1950s to its eventual dominance in pop culture. Each week will focus on an era of rock & pop music spanning the last 60 years; stopping off at key moments such as: Elvis Presley, the British Invasion, Motown, Psychedelia, Surf Music, the Girl Groups, Disco, Punk, New Wave, Rap, New Romantics, Grunge and Hip Hop.
TUESDAYS MIDNIGHT TO 2 AM - only on JOY 94.9 FM
"AGES OF ROCK" will retrace the development of rock music from its beginnings in the 1950s to its eventual dominance in pop culture. Each week will focus on an era of rock & pop music spanning the last 60 years; stopping off at key moments such as: Elvis Presley, the British Invasion, Motown, Psychedelia, Surf Music, the Girl Groups, Disco, Punk, New Wave, Rap, New Romantics, Grunge and Hip Hop.
Week One: 1950- 59
- Retracing the origins of Rock Music and the key musical ingredients which led to its crossover success.
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