A new box set collecting Husker Du live performances from 1985 will be released in the fall. 1985: The Miracle Year includes a full concert from the band's hometown appearance at Minneapolis' First ...

In the summer of 1985, images of emaciated children in Ethiopia shocked the world and prompted one of the biggest charity concerts ever: Live Aid. Megastars like Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, Madonna ...

1985 was a glorious time to be a fan of live rock and roll music. A couple of weeks after releasing their glammed-up Theatre of Pain album, Motley Crue began a massive 128-date tour on July 7, 1985 ...

Big, strong, violent tornadoes don't happen that often around here. That all changed on May 31, 1985. At the time, the National Severe Storms Forecast Center noted that the atmosphere was ready for an ...

Forty years ago, the Chicago Bears were off to their best start in four decades. The impressive season ended with a Super Bowl win in New Orleans. Here’s a look back at the 1985 season, captured in 10 ...

In what’s now become a yearly tradition every December, I’m back ranking #1 hits from topical anniversary dates. This winter we’ll be doing 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015, and I’ll be ranking every ...

A set of previously unreleased live recordings captures the Minneapolis hardcore trio at peak ferocity. It’s a welcome corrective to the tinny production of their studio albums. Save this story Save ...