Kool & the Gang is an American R&B, soul, and funk band formed in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1964 by brothers Robert "Kool" Bell and Ronald Bell, Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Charles Smith, George Brown, Woodrow "Woody" Sparro...

Discover the history of The Jacksons' disco hit "Blame It on the Boogie," from Mick Jackson's original recording to its biggest cover versions.

Relive The Jacksons' legendary 1984 Victory Tour, a record-breaking concert event featuring Michael Jackson and the iconic Jackson family.

Experience the definitive documentary on The Lost Boys (1987) and the dark heart of its iconic movie soundtrack!

This rare short music show special "The Cutting Edge" features legendary Grandmaster Flash and the hip hop breakdancing crew "Mysterious Dance Company" straight out of Watts, California.

The 1980s were louder, wilder, and more controversial than any decade before them. From Madonna’s “Like a Prayer” and Prince’s “Darling Nikki” to Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, George Michael, Guns N’ Roses, and Twisted Sister, these tracks sparked outrage,...

Explore the design philosophy behind Central Park and the collaborative work of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux. Discover how their innovative green sward plan transformed a rocky, rugged landscape into an accessible public masterpiece, balancing c...

Explore the history of Breathe, their rise in the late ’80s, and their biggest hits like “Hands to Heaven” and “How Can I Fall?”

Released in 1986, “All Cried Out” by Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam is a heartbreak anthem later reborn through powerful covers, including Allure’s 1990s R&B hit.

Discover the story of 38 Special, the Southern-rock band behind an astonishing 33 hit songs that many listeners forgot to credit. Explore their legacy, their rise through the ’80s airwaves, and their Top 10 biggest hits, including “Hold On Loosely,” “Caug...

Before acting fame, Katey Sagal was a singer and Harlette for Bette Midler. Watch her rare 1987 live performance of “Love Gets You Sooner or Later.”

Sheena Easton, the dance-pop heroine of the 1980s, had her finger on the pulse of a hit from the moment she began her musical journey. She welcomed her breakout success as 1979 turned into 1980 and her songs set the pace for the shifting decade.

"When the Rain Begins to Fall" is a 1984 song written and composed by Peggy March, Michael Bradley, and Steve Wittmack, recorded by singers Jermaine Jackson and Pia Zadora, and released as a single in the United States in early 1985 (in Europe in October...

Explore the chilling “Poltergeist Curse,” the tragic deaths of cast members, the film release timeline, and the truth about real skeletons used in the pool scene.

Just released from prison, Max Washington must decide which of his previous professions to return to: burglary or tap-dancing.