Join host Lyndsey Parker with guests Martyn Ware and Richard Evans as they delve into the vibrant synth-pop music scene of the 80s in Britain. Topics include the impact of synthesizers on music, encounters with David Bowie, the evolution of synth-pop music, and strategic management of synth-pop bands by Virgin Records.

It was a topic so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! In Part 2, a discussion on Rock of Ages, diva covers, music videos and more with host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) continuing the conversation on all things Power Ballads with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic ones, guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What makes a power ballad? The conversation on the subject was so "powerful" we had to split this episode into two parts! Listen in on Part 1 as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) discusses Whitesnake, Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Tina Turner (yes Tina Turner) and more with the voice behind several of Rock's iconic Power Ballads of the '80's (or any decade really), guest David Coverdale (Whitesnake).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're talking Pop and Rock Magazines! You know those Waldenbooks Newsstand classics you had to stock up on like Creem, YM, Sassy, Smash Hits and Tiger Beat? Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests, esteemed music journalists and authors Dave DiMartino (Creem Editor in Chief 1979-1986) and Lori Majewski (Teen People co-founder), as they discuss all things '80s magazines: the artist access, the covers, the captions, the publicists and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're not done talking drummers! There was so much to cover that we broke this discussion into two parts! Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes back legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff to talk the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade, their thoughts on drumming and singing at the same time and The Muppet Show's Animal and his place in the pantheon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rolling Stone have a list of the greatest drummers and we have ours from the '80s to discuss this week; names like Alex Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Stewart Copeland and more. Join host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) as she welcomes legendary drummers Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Kenny Aronoff into the first part of a two part discussion on the best and the most underrated drummers of the '80s decade. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's all about musings and music this week as host Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) welcomes IT girl, icon, model and musician, special guest Bebe Buell. The author of a recently released 2nd memoir "Rebel Soul," Bebe has enough fascinating tales about 80's Rock & Roll for a whole episode on her own. Join us as she discusses dinner etiquette with Bryan Ferry, being produced by Ric Ocasek (The Cars), Stiv Bators (Dead Boys, Lord of the New Church), Elvis Costello, John Taylor (Duran Duran) & being the catalyst of Power Station plus more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Lyndsey Parker with guests Kevin Cronin and Lisa Loeb as they share stories of creating iconic '80s love songs, collaborate musically, discuss the impact of classic love songs, reminisce about high school soundtracks, and explore the emotional depth of '80s music in this Valentine's Day special.

New year, new you! It's the 1st episode of 2023 and it's time to get physical. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and first "trainer to the stars," fitness icon and creator of Body by Jake, Jake Steinfeld, on a mental workout as they discuss how Steinfeld made physical fitness an occupation, his album Don’t Quit! (first original soundtrack to an exercise video) and the fitness trends of the 1980's.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are coming to the end of 2022, but we’re going to party like it's 1982. This week we are covering one of the best years (if not the best) of the 80’s for music to close out the year. Join Lyndsey Parker (Yahoo Music Entertainment Editor) and guests Alan Hunter (Original MTV VJ / Sirius XM 80’s on 8) and Jake Rudh (City Pages “Best Club DJ” in the Twin Cities / Host of Transmission on The Current) as they discuss their favorite albums and artists of 1982.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.