I grew up in the 80s. Hair Metal ruled the day. Guys with bigger hair than the girls, and more lipstick and mascara, as well.
Thankfully, I grew up and got over it. A Committed Marriage, Job, Kids, House, etc etc etc do that to you. The author of the piece should do the same, rather than wistfully pining over selective memories of a long ago and best forgotten era. :-) How's that for cynical? :-) :-)
And, FWIW, "Kiss" and "Def Leppard" are coming out on tour soon. This weekend, Mrs WBill said "I know that you liked both those groups. Interested in tickets?"
"Nah."
Besides, I saw them back in the day, with their original lineups. Now, all they are is a lead singer, one other member, and a buncha guys who know how to play their hits.
Hair Metal was so much worse. ack.
Those guys were more my contemporaries.
I did not listen to it. I know the 60’s music, but not that. I find it disconcerting to hear songs from thus era, these bands on the oldies or jack format stations.
These are the first I’ve ever really heard the songs.
I see why it was popular. They recycled the best punk licks and riffs in a package that, for some reason was safe and comfortable to the American consumer.
Punk was not played on radio, not signed to major labels not commercial, not heard.
But these guys recycled it and in that manner it got heard, although not neatly as good as the original.