As the epic recording session for “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” began on Nov. 25, 1984, Bob Geldof — the mastermind behind the all-star charity single — realized that one A-lister was MIA: Culture Club frontman Boy George. “I called him [and] I said, ‘Where are you, man?’ ” Geldof, 73, told The Post. “And … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. One of the ’80s and ’90s most beloved bands is back on the road. From November 2024 through April 2025, 10,000 Maniacs … Read more
On the third number of her “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” farewell tour at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, Cyndi Lauper sang “When You Were Mine,” her synthful Prince cover from her 1983 debut “She’s So Unusual.” It was a reminder that, at 71, she had outlived other ’80s music icons such as … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. You don’t need to go 88 MPH in a Delorean to travel back to the ’80s in 2025. The annual Cruel World … Read more
Kool & the Gang have provided the soundtrack to many a soirée — and sporting events — with “Celebration,” their 1980 party anthem that became their only No. 1 single. But it’s the R&B group that formed 60 years ago in 1964 that will be reveling in their own “good times” when they are inducted … Read more
Next to The Beatles, the Police had one of the biggest band breakups in rock history. Indeed, singer-bassist Sting, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland were on top of the music world — after their smash “Synchronicity” album and tour — when they split up in 1986. Of course, Sting went on to have … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. There’s no better place to “Shout At The Devil” than Sin City. Starting next spring, you can do so with Mötley Crüe … Read more
The Cure has been found again. Robert Smith and his band of not-so-merry men are back in their inimitable mope mode with “Alone,” their first new song in 16 years, which was released on Thursday. And even after such a long wait, the single takes its sweet — or make that, sullen — time to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Daryl Hall can’t stay away from the road. After conducting a summer co-headlining tour with Elvis Costello, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has enlisted ’80s hitmaker … Read more
It all started with Tina Turner. She was the first artist to sign on to perform at the first MTV Video Music Awards 40 years ago on Sept. 14, 1984. And with her blond mane and black miniskirt, the rock ’n’ soul legend shimmied across the stage at New York’s Radio City Music Hall to … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Sebastian Bach is leaving “Skid Row” and returning to the road. Starting in September, the 56-year-old Canadian rocker will embark on his 35-concert, North American ‘Child Within The … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Turn that frown upside down, Morrissey fans. The former frontman for The Smiths just announced he’s striking out on a brief North American tour this fall. Moz will … Read more
The feeling when one of your biggest hits is played, 35 years later, in the biggest blockbuster of the summer. That’s the kind of puffed-out chest you’d expect Patrick Leonard would be flexing right about now — after “Like a Prayer,” the 1989 smash that he co-wrote and co-produced for Madonna, was featured in an … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. REO Speedwagon are going to “Take It On The Run” again this fall. The ’80s icons just announced they’re extending their 2024 tour with 11 new dates this … Read more
There were more than a few moments at Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” concert at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Tuesday night where I could see strangers indeed “smiling back at me.” There was “When I Think of You,” the first of Miss Jackson’s 10 No. 1 singles way back in 1986. Then there was … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. “Rio” is coming to you this fall. Duran Duran just announced a seven-concert tour that will send them arenas and casinos all over the Northeast this fall. That … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Don’t forget to tune your air guitars. Starting Saturday, July 6, Journey and Def Leppard are taking off on their nationwide ‘Summer Stadium Tour 2024’ with special guests … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. In late February and early March, New Edition put on a six-concert residency at Las Vegas’ Encore Theatre at Wynn. Turns out that wasn’t enough for the NE … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Due to overwhelming demand, BEAT marches on. BEAT, made up of rock icons Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai and Tool drummer Danny Carey, have announced they’re extending their 2024 tour where they’ll play … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. If you’re in need of indie street cred, look no further. The Jesus and Mary Chain just announced they’re striking out on a 27-concert, North American co-headlining tour … Read more