Everybody remembers their first Loverboy song. Maybe it was "Turn Me Loose" off the band's debut album. Their curtain-raising single, it became a Top 20 hit in their homeland of Canada. Or maybe your tune was "Queen of the Broken Hearts" - their first MTV video extravaganza and a certain showstopper … [Read More]
By Steve Spears When Patty Smyth & Scandal step on board the Explorer of the Seas next March for the 2020 voyage of The 80s Cruise, the singer/songwriter will be bringing along a career full of hits that surpasses our beloved decade. "Goodbye To You" and "The Warrior" will be the … [Read More]
By Steve Spears Casting a net for memories from the first-ever 80s Cruise back in 2016, so many images and moments spring to mind. Spying Huey Lewis making a beeline for the ship among the surprised boarding masses on Embarkation Day in Fort Lauderdale. The gasp of guests as they first stepped … [Read More]
Sheila E. Brings Prince-Kissed Classics & More to The 80s Cruise By Steve Spears It's nearly impossible to think of the '80s without Sheila E. The famed percussionist was everywhere during our beloved decade – from singing background on Prince records, to co-starring in the big-screen rap … [Read More]
By Steve Spears When you think of Kenny Loggins, what comes to mind first? That he’s the “king of movie soundtracks” or is it his ever-present beard? How about his pre-solo work with Jim Messina? Truth is that while Kenny's music formed the backbone of the '80s sound, his music truly spans … [Read More]
By Steve Spears In the neon-spritzed world of the '80s that fans prefer to paint, it's easy to forget that some of the genius acts of our decade were formed from breakups, rivalries and overall angst. Such is the tale of Club Nouveau, the R&B act that is joining us for the 2019 rendition of … [Read More]