Welcome to a series I began at He’s A Whore and am proud-as-punch to continue here at Popdose. While not able to mention everything that happened, I’ve touched upon some of the key events that made 1996 what it was, warts ‘n’ all.
Kiss announce plans to reunite with original members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss as part of a “farewell” world tour.
In March, Phil Collins announces his decision to leave Genesis.
That same month, the Sex Pistols announce plans for a reunion tour marking the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation. (more…)
When my daughter Sophie begins to explore music, I hope she’ll take a trip through the hundreds of LPs and CDs Julie and I have amassed over the years. When she comes across a certain single, I’m sure her mouth will gape slightly and those beautiful blue eyes of hers will roll as she says, “Seriously, Dad. Bryan Adams?” At that point, I will sit Sophie down to recount the night she was born and tell her just how Adams’ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” entered our record collection and took a place among the Basement Songs. I’m sure it will go something like this… 