Back in the Day with John and Jay
We are in fact that hidden room, with the black curtain, at the back of your local video store personified! Your hosts John and Jaysen take a funny, comedic and sometimes raunchy approach on the movies, TV shows, video games and music that helped define their childhoods spanning the 80s and 90s.
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Back in the Day with John and Jay
Episode 116: 80's Hair Metal // Death to all but METAL!
Travel back in time to the decade of big hair, spandex, and rock 'n' roll ! Join us as we dive deep into the wild and colorful world of 80s hair bands, exploring their music, culture, and lasting impact on the music industry.
In this episode, we'll spotlight a different aspect of the hair band phenomenon, from the rise of iconic bands like Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Guns N' Roses, to the larger-than-life personalities of frontmen like David Lee Roth and Bret Michaels. We'll explore the evolution of the hair band sound, from anthemic power ballads to blistering guitar solos, and examine how these bands navigated the shifting musical landscape of the 80s.
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