The year 1985 started out like any other year during that decade. Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second US Presidential term. Along the way Reagan made a book deal for $3 million. Video gamers took their playing to the next level with the Nintendo Entertainment System. The newspaper cartoon Calvin and Hobbes debuted…
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The Colourfield – Virgins And Philistines
British singer Terry Hall is mostly remembered for his tenure with both The Specials and Fun Boy Three. However, it was during his time with The Colourfield that he came in prominence as a songwriter. In 1985 The Colourfield released their debut album “Virgin and Philistines” on both sides of the Atlantic. Initially this band…
Re-Animator (Movie Trailer of The Week, March 29th, 2010)
The 1985 started on a Tuesday, as The Cold Wars continued. The Discovery Channel debuts on cable television. Children and teens played with The Nintendo Entertainment System. On radio we had to hear again…and again…and yet again that annoying charity song “We Are The World.” This was followed by the Live Aid concerts which took…