I don't think I really listened to music before this time, I was into watching television too much, but about 1982, that all changed. Part of it was because of MTV, but really, it was all about Michael Jackson
1982: Thriller: Michael Jackson I can remember when this came out, people went insane. Even at five years old, the video Thriller was so awesome. That was really the song I loved, although at the time, Beat It was pretty cool as well. I was even so dorky that I practiced break dancing by myself (something which I continue to do this day as Candy can attest to. I still can't do the Moonwalk to save my life.) No matter how creepy Michael Jackson gets or how different it is than almost all the other music I listen to, I still love this album. I probably didn't like Billie Jean then, but today, it is by far the best Michael Jackson song.
1983:Sports: Huey Lewis and the News "They say the Heart of Rock 'n' Roll is still beating!" Awesome album. The album cover was cool, they looked cool, they were in Back to the Future, and for a kid, this album was really edgy. We used to listen to this album all the time. I think I have the album here that I stole from my parents house along with the Blues Brothers album.
1984: Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc.: Dwight Yoakam. Ugh! I actually have never willingly put this record on. I don't need to. Since we have been dating and especially since we have been married, Candy has been listening to Dwight Yoakam almost non-stop (although I wouldn't mind going back to him if she turned off the Any Winehouse. She's great but enough already!) I used to hate Dwight, but respected the talent. Candy has beaten me down though and now I love him. Last year when we went to see him, it was an awesome show.
1985:Whitney Houston: Whitney Houston Enough of my dad rocking out. 1985 was a terrible year for music. Especially in my house as my mom seemed to figure out how to work the record player for something other than Kenny Rogers. This album was played non-stop. My mom would especially rock out to How will I know?
1986:Liscence to Ill: Beastie Boys I was nine and in fourth grade and rap was the new thing. It really didn't catch on that hard in O-town until fifth grade, but The Beastie Boys were for me, a forbidden fruit. I knew my mom would let me listen to them. It wasn't until I was like 22 that I discovered this record for real. In the meantime, I had The Fat Boys to tide me over.
1987: Appetite for Destruction: Guns 'n' Roses My first real love. I think I bought this album two or maybe three times. My mom would never let me listen to it, so I taped it in secret and listened to it on my walkman. The first video I ever remembered watching on MTV other than Ghostbusters and Michael Jackson was Sweet Child of Mine. It still is in my top ten favorite songs. It is an awesome album from beginning to end from the opening chords of Welcome to the Jungle, I was hooked. I've mellowed a lot in recent years, and really never got in to heavy metal with the exception of Guns, Metallica, and AC/DC and rarely listen to hard stuff anymore. But, the other day, in the car, Sweet Child of Mine was on the radio (on a classic rock station no less) and I couldn't help rocking out.
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1983: Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas Flood. My brother's original inspiration to play the guitar. Also remember my dad listening to his headphones on the couch and could still hear the music two rooms away.
1984: Dwight Yoakam Guitars Cadillacs. I have probably listened to this album a million times. I love Dwight, he reminds me of my family, of my home, and of how happy my life has always been.
1985: Dire Straights Brothers in Arms
1986: Steve Winwood Back in the High Life. I loved Steve Winwood as a kid during his eighties phase, now that I'm grown up Blind Faith is one of my all time favorite's to put on, especially in the fall with the Holidays coming up. Thanks to Joe for buying this CD with the original cover art during a memorable trip to SF with Nate.
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