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The 80s Empire was created by radio DJ, Peter Quinn, and writer/editor, Huw Collingbourne.

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+ 22 - 7 | § Don't You Want Me 80s...



So you want to hire a band for a wedding, a party, a funeral (well, why not?), whatever... You'd really like to have Kim Wilde, but she's too busy gardening; Adam Ant is, sadly, indisposed; and Phil Oakey just ain't got that peek-a-boo haircut any more. So what do you do?

The 80s Empire has found the answer! Grab yourself a tribute band! Based on the evidence of their web site, the curiously-named Don't You Want Me 80s, can give you a reasonable smattering of the 80s classics we all know and love. And while they may not look quite how you recall Adam and Phil – well, to be honest, neither do Adam and Phil any longer :-(

Anyway, I was sufficiently impressed by their online recordings that I've decided you give you an instant link to their version of Stand and Deliver. Visit their web site for their versions of Spandau, Limahl, Duran, Pete Burns and more...

http://www.dontyouwantme80s.com/

+ 19 - 3 | § Duran Duran Perform in Cyberspace

Duran Duran will be performing live gigs in the virtual world of the online game, Second Life, according to the BBC. More than 370,000 people play the game, taking on the role of virtual characters via the Internet. Special 3D resresentations (avatars) of each band member will be created for the gig.