A Pop Life

Early 1979 Joe Jackson, a new star at the new-wave front, made his debut. He would soon outgrow his initial label. A look back! Read the full article: The brilliant debut by Joe Jackson: Look Sharp! . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1974 Joni Mitchell released her most successful album: Court And Spark. A story of jazz influences, love and psycho analysis! Read the full article: Joni Mitchell incorporates jazz into her music for the first time, Court And Spark . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Donny Hathaway 1945-1979 Read the full article: In memoriam: Donny Hathaway 1945-1979 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

On Januari 9, 1984, the final Van Halen album by the classic line-up was released. A story of arguments, self-direction and stunning music. Read the full article: 1984 and the end of the classic Van Halen line-up . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1983 Eddie Van Halen finally owned his very own private home studio. No more interference from unwanted others! Read the full article: Eddie Van Halen and his home studio: 5150 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1983 Van Halen played the (in)famous US Festival in California. That one show encompasses an entire story in itself! Read the full article: Van Halen and the US Festival 1983 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Eddie Van Halen 1983 interview on new guitars, US Festival, Michael Jackson, Brian May and 'Go Ahead And Jump'! Read the full article: Eddie Van Halen and the contours of 1984 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1982 Eddie Van Halen secretly recorded a solo for Michael Jackson's Beat It. No one would ever find out, right? Read the full article: Eddie Van Halen & Michael Jackson: Beat It, the solo . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

February 2024 will see the release of 1985. A 6 cd box set telling the story of The Waterboys' This Is The Sea! Read the full article: News: The Waterboys 1985 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In 1979 Elvis Costello, for the very first time with The Attractions, released his third album, Armed Forces. A look back. Read the full article: Elvis Costello worries about fascism: Armed Forces . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

In memoriam: Charles Mingus 1922-1979 Read the full article: In memoriam: Charles Mingus 1922-1979 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )

Album yearlist 2023 Read the full article: Album yearlist 2023 . (this article was published by A Pop Life - My life with music )