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Sonny T. He was in Prince's New Power Generation in the early 90's.

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I'm not an Iron Maiden aficionado, so I'm curious about fans' opinion. Where does Powerslave fit into this equation? Shouldn't that be in the poll? Is it not as popular as the others?

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I recall hearing "Nothing Bad Ever Happens" and "Who Do You Want To Be?" on the radio, but I think that was just my local new wave DJ's choices. According to Wikipedia, "Wake Up It's 1984" was the only single released. What are the three hits you're referring to? I'm sure "Weird Science" and...

Your post reminded me of these:

I'm a fan. Especially the first three albums. Their Seattle concert in 1986 was one of my favorite shows ever.

I didn't realize "Get Ur Freak On" was such a cultural treasure.

I'm not familiar with that one, but it does remind me of the funky breakdown in Tom Petty "American Girl." I suppose that counts as a bridge.

EWF - Fantasy is an interesting one. In the single version, it goes to the bridge and doesn't come back. For the album version, they go to the bridge once, then tease a bit of the intro & verse at 2:26, but jarringly jump right back into the bridge and stay there. Single: Album track:

That was my first concert. I don't recall the obliteration though. ;)

Is the name "Lilac" a reference to a Dio lyric?

Ah, RIP Charlie Watts. Loved his drumming.

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