Revenge of the 80s Radio - Hour 2

It’s that time of the year for our Revenge of the 80s Halloween Special, which is also up and available at the bottom of this post. We play spooky season classics from classic alternative artists including Oingo Boingo, Total Coelo, Shane MacGowan (and Friends), The B-52s, Bauhaus, Ministry and the Cramps. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

This week, we feature new music from Paul Kelly, Gary Numan, Urang Matang (with Jim Paterson on trombone) and Colin Hay plus classics by Positive Noise, The Saints, Rose McDowall, Thomas Dolby, The Kings, Close Lobsters and more. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Guitar Meister Dweezil Zappa talks with Chris Cordani on Revenge of the 80s Radio. Zappa discusses his music from his debut album he recorded at the age of 15 to his most recent work. We also find out the status of his long-running “What the Hell Was I Thinking” project, his Dwezilla music camps and the music of his father, Frank. Zappa also helps Gregg Hammond’s Global Jam 4 Peace Foundation, which puts musical instruments in the hands of at-risk young people who are unable to afford them. We also play music from The Triffids, The Alarm, Doug & the Slugs, The Fools, Squeeze, Cactus World News, The Plugz and more. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

This week’s Revenge of the 80s Radio is dedicated to songs with the artists names in the titles, featuring music from Immaculate Fools, Dog Police,Dominatrix, Falco, Madness, Tear Garden, Book of Love and more Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by step lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Steven Jones and Logan Sky are back on and with a new EP. The album features the final song written by Steve Strange, “Corrupt State,” before his untimely passing. It shows a new side to Strange, a darker and more political vein, than most of his work over the years as an artist. Jones and Sky also discuss the other cuts on the album and quite a bit of intrigue surrounding them. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program We also play music from 20-20, Public Image Limited, Pseudo Echo, The Fabulous Poodles, Fishbone, X and more Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

In 1978, Austrian singer Herwig Rudisser answered a newspaper ad from a band called Opus. The classical music-influenced band had been together since 1973 and would soon change their creative direction. After producing some hit singles, Opus celebrated their 11th anniversary at a concert with a new song they wrote for the occasion. “Live is Life” became an instant hit and soon an international arena rock anthem. The band has recorded several albums, changed their sound at times and is still together today and playing in front of huge crowds who still sing in unison to the familiar “Na Naa Na Na Naaa” hook. Herwig Rudisser is Chris Cordani’s guest on the next Revenge of the 80s Radio. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program We also play music from Howard Jones, The Screaming Blue Messiahs,  Kid Creole & The Coconuts, Alison Moyet, The Cockroaches and more Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Cindy Wilson will talk with host Chris Cordani about her upcoming new album, “Change,” on Revenge of the 80s Radio. Wilson, a long-time member of the B-52s, offers fans and music lovers a new side of her with a band of talented musicians who created what they call a “Turbo Chill” sound. Wilson displays a different side of her musical talents through “Change” and her recent EPs. The first single, “Mystic,” is already released with the full album being made available on November 17th, 2017. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program. We also play music from The Professionals, Mondo Rock, David Bowie, Modern English and more. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

  Our September 1-9 show podcast/syndication edit is up. This week, we play a new track from Stan Ridgway plus music from Julie Brown, Mental As Anything, The Slickeee Boys, The Globos, Vis a Vis and many more. Also, Gregg Hammond is back to talk about his next Global Jam for Peace on Sept 23. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Dance music historian James Arena talks about his new book, Europe’s Stars of 80s Dance Pop, featuring interviews with 32 people who made the sub-genre a world-wide sensation. The book is out now and available on Amazon. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program We also play music from Iggy Pop. Taco, The Smithereens, New Order, Midge Ure, Men Without Hats and many more. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Bill Mumy, actor and musician, talks with Chris Cordani on the next Revenge of the 80s Radio about his new solo album, “Velour” and the first creation from his new collaboration with Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) and John Cowsill: Action Skulls. While Mumy is best known for playing Will Robinson on “Lost In Space” among several other TV and movie roles, but he is also an accomplished singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose credits include Barnes & Barnes, America and his many solo projects. We discuss Mumy’s career, music, the formation of Action Skulls and their first album, “Angels Hear.” Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program We also play music from Shonen Knife, Public Image Limited, Midnight Oil, The Blades and many more.   Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

This week, we feature new music from Colin Hay, Edward Tudor-Pole, Man Parrish and The Godfathers plus classics by Dave & The Dynamos, Kid Creole & The Coconuts, The Beat, Spoons, Mental As Anything and more classic alternative artists. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Punk Globe Magazine releases its 40th Anniversary special issue on August 1, 2017. Ginger Coyote, Founder and Editor of Punk Globe talks about the publication’s history and celebrating 40 years of the magazine with host Chris Cordani. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program We also play music from The Models, Paul Kelly, Alison Moyet, Squeeze, Stan Ridgway and more. Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Electro-New Wave/Hip-Hop Dance Producer Extraordinaire Man Parrish will talk with host Chris Cordani about his upcoming new album, STAR, this week on Revenge of the 80s Radio. Parrish is best known for his work as a producer, his remixes for vocalists including Boy George, Michael Jackson The Village People and Donna Destri as well as his own hit tracks like “Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don’t Stop).” STAR is a 23-track album featuring tracks sung by Steve Strange, Klaus Nomi, Destri, Steven Jones, Randy Jones, some of today’s hot club singers and Man himself. Parrish also has another big thing happening – we discuss that as well. Our conversation takes place during hour 2 of our program Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Steven Jones is back with us on Revenge of the 80s Radio. He and Logan Sky are releasing a new EP and we will world premiere a new track from them: “Siberian Eyes.” We also play new music from Stan Ridgway and classics by The Saints, ABC, John Freud and the Radio Stars, The Alarm, Suzi Quatro and more Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain

Our 7/7-13 show podcast/syndication edit is up. We once again catch up with Linda Jo Rizzo, who had just come back to Germany from concerts in Australia, the US and Poland. Her new album, Day of the Light: 80s Reloaded, will soon be out in vinyl. We also find out where Linda will be performing this summer and what goes into preparing for and singing at the many huge outdoor festivals in Germany. We also play new music from Alison Moyet and classics by Hugh Cornwell, Mission of Burma, Robert Hazard, The Fleshtones and more Learn To Play Guitar Fast. Step by stdeo lessons make learning fun and easy. Start today. . Revenge of the 80s Radio also broadcasts each week on our affiliate radio stations: * Q93.5FM – WTBQ FM, Warwick, NY, US * Rock 103 FM, Central Illinois * Q107 FM, Peoria, Illinois * The Big 80s Radio – Appleton, WI * Flashback Radio, Honolulu, Hawaii * Totally 80s – 88.4 FM, Beindorm, Spain * Surf FM – 87.6 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Radio 80s – 87.6 FM, Korumburra, AUS * Seymour FM – 103.9 FM, Seymour, AUS * Greater Home Radio – 96.7FM, Holbrook, New South Wales, AUS * Indigo FM Radio Network – 88.0 FM Beechworth, AUS; 88.0 FM Yackandandah, AUS; 87.6 FM, Corowa, AUS; 87.6 FM Rutherglen, AUS * Elwood FM – 89.1 FM, Melbourne, AUS * Whaley Radio – 107.4FM, High Points, UK * WMAC Radio – 107.3FM, Manchester, UK * 80s & More – Internet Radio, U.K. * Radio Vera – Limerick, Ireland * TKO Replay – Internet Radio, U.K./Spain