Tag: 80s

Podcast: Underrated ’80s Bands

Russ over at RunningInFlipFlops invited me back to take part in yet another pocast, this time on underrated '80s bands. We pretty much run the gamut this time and mention former WWF Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat as well as expressing my sentiment--or lack thereof--towards Jimmy Buffett. So if you've got a little over an hour … Continue reading Podcast: Underrated ’80s Bands →

Living in the 80s: Cars

Okay peeps, the first set of my 80s pictures is up and running. There aren't too many there just yet but keep checking back as I will start to upload them when I can. Believe me, more are coming! First topic: cars. These are pictures I took at car shows, at home, in general. And … Continue reading Living in the 80s: Cars →

Living in the 80s

Sounds cliché but hey, why not? For a good portion of my life, I worked in photo labs. In fact, my first job back in 1987 was at a photo lab in Long Beach, CA inside Ralphs “The Giant” store on South Street. The next one was also in Long Beach and because she lived … Continue reading Living in the 80s →

They’re Back…But Why?

Look, I've never claimed to be the picture of today's fashion. I just sort of evolve and blend in as I always have and probably will continue to do. But I've noticed recently that there's been an 80s fashion trend with the male Abercombie-and-Fitch-shirt-wearing crowd that is slowly coming back, much like some things that … Continue reading They’re Back…But Why? →

Cripes, I’m Getting Old…

So I was watching VH1 Classic today and Pat Benatar's video for "Fire and Ice" came on. And as usual, I watched it. It's not because I had a crush on Benatar. Well, okay, she did have one hell of a voice back in the day. The reason I still watch this video is simple: … Continue reading Cripes, I’m Getting Old… →