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Don’t Change – Remembering Michael Hutchence

November 22, 2017January 27, 2019 Laura Bockclassic alternative, INXS, Michael Hutchence, mixtape, playlist0 comment

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the untimely death of a musical icon, Michael Hutchence of the Australian band, INXS. I must admit, I was shaken when I first heard the news of his death on November 22, 1997. It’s hard when you lose a pop culture icon from your youth, especially when it is unexpected and in a bizarre way. There’s been some controversy surrounding his death – some believe he was murdered and others think it was accidental auto-erotic asphyxiation. Either way, the world lost a beautiful…

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Musical Prophet: George Michael

January 7, 2017March 3, 2021 Laura Bock2016 the year the music died, 80's music, George Michael, mix tape, mixtape, music, music icons, playlist, tribute, Wham!1 Comment

Before there was auto-tune, there were actual vocalists who belted out songs filled with pure heart and soul. George Michael was one of them.

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Let’s Go Crazy – RIP Prince

April 21, 2016 Laura Bock80's music video titans, music, Prince, punk attitude, Purple Rain, RIP Prince0 comment

Dearly beloved We are gathered here today To get through this thing called life It’s only been a few hours since I heard the news about the untimely passing of Prince. I am still in shock and heartily saddened by this news. Driving home, Purple Rain came on the radio and I had to pull over because tears flooded my eyes. At only 57 years old, Prince was a musical genius and one of my generations’ greatest musical icons. A truly remarkable man, Prince constantly reinvented himself over…