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 24th April - 7th May 1985

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24th April - 7th May 1985

 

Volume 7 - Number 09 - Issue 167

Cover Photo - Paul Rider

Price - 43p    Pages - 60

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Interviewers

Tom Hibbert – The Damned

Chris Heath – ABC

William Shaw – Kim Wilde

David Keeps – New Edition

Peter Martin – Anne Pigalle

Tom Hibbert – Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran) / Judith McCartney (Competition Winner)

Photographers

Alan Ballard / Scope – Spandau Ballet (Page 2)

Eric Watson – The Damned (Page 3)

Zbvsiu Rodak – Roland Orzabal (Page 3)

Michael Putland – Kim Wilde (Page 3)

Syndication International - Paul King (Page 4)

Eric Watson – Pet Shop Boys (Page 5)

LFI – Bob Geldof (Page 6)

Paul Rider – Rog (Pogues) (Page 6)

Eric Watson - The Damned (Page 8-9)

Sheila Rock – ABC (Page 14-15)

LFI – Simple Minds (Page 23)

LFI - Kim Wilde (Page 24)

James Thomas - Kim Wilde (Page 24)

Syndication International – Kim Wilde (Page 24)

Syndication International - Wham an Club (Page 27)

Retna - Nasher (Page 28)

Andy Freeberg – New Edition (Page 38-39)

Eric Watson - T-Shirt Models (Page 49)

Paul Rider – Nick Rhodes and Judith McCartney (Page 50)

Lyrics

Issue Information

China Crisis - Black Man Ray

Godley and Creme - Cry

Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You?

Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

U2 - The Unforgettable Fire

The Pointer Sisters - Baby Come And Get It

Dire Straits - So Far Away

Kool And the Gang - Cherish

REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling

Philip Bailey - Walking On The Chinese Wall

Phil Collins - One More Night

ABC - Be Near Me

The Style Council - Walls Come Tumbling Down

Front Cover:

Nick Rhodes

Centre Spread:

U2

Back Cover:

China Crisis

General

Interviews

ABC

The Damned

Kim Wilde

New Edition

Anne Pigalle

Personal File

Nasher Nash (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)

Bitz

Posters

Paul King

Style Council

Untouchables

Howard Jones

Herbie Hancock

Stevie Wonder

Thomas Dolby

Godley And Crème

Eurythmics

Thompson Twins

Pet Shop Boys

The Smiths

Madness

Pogues

Bob Geldof

Agnetha (ABBA)

Anne Hogan and Marc Almond

Budgie, Nick Cave and Raoul Reverse

Arika Bambaataa and Soulsonic Force

The Jonzun Crew

The Dukes Of Stratosphear

XTC

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Birthdays:

Fish (27)

Paula Yates (25)

Bjorn Ulvaeus (40)

roger Taylor (25)

Sheena Easton 26)

Marc Pirroni (26)

Jackie Jackson (34)

Jay Aston (24)

Ian McCulloch (26)

Larry Steinbachek (25)

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Fan Clubs:

ABC

Style Council

The Pogues

Spandau Ballet

Kim Wilde

Anne Pigalle

Features:

Nick Rhodes Camera's Go Crazy - Competition Winners

Reviews

Singles: Roland Orzabal

The Dukes Of Stratosphear – The Mole From The Ministry

Sheila E – The Glamorous Life

David Lee Roth – Just A Gigolo / Ain’t Got Nobody

Kool And The Gang – Cherish

Freddie Mercury – I Was Born To Love You

James Brown – Froggy Mix

Katrina And The Waves – Walking On Sunshine

Loose Ends – Magic Touch

Gary Glitter – Love Comes

The Style Council  -Walls Come Tumbling Down

Jesse Rae – Over The Sea

David Cassidy – Romance

Scritti Politti – The Word Girl

Don Henley – Sunset Grill

Two People – Shirt

Big Heat – Watch Me Catch Fire

The Woodentops – Move Me

Vikki – Love Is

The Commodors – Animal Instinct

The Beatles – Ticket To Ride

Albums:

Ian Cranna
Linda Duff
Simon Mills
Lisa Anthony
Lola Borg
Mark Ellen

The Colourfield – Virgins And Philistines

Bon Jovi – Bon Jovi

Change – Turn On Your Radio

Various Artists – Go Go Crankin’

Third World – Third World

Third World – Sence Of Purpose

The Wailers – Reggae Greats

Get Smart:

Susan Williams

Dave Gahan

Madness

Concert Stadiums

Wham

Howard Jones

U2

Nights Out:

Tears For Fears – Sheffield (William Shaw)

The Smiths - London (Vici MacDonald)

Mutterings:

Wham

Jean Michel Jarre

Tears For Fears

Bagpuss

Thompson Twins

Madness

Fergal Sharkey

Queen

Go West

Chaka Khan

Alison Moyet

Paul Young

Prince

Madonna

Apollonia

Sheila E

Michael Jackson

Julian Lennon

The Beatles

Duran Duran

The Dream Academy

Arthur Baker

Bob Dylan

Freddie Mercury

Rod Stewart

Elton John

Boy George

Paul King

Pete Townsend

Judith McCartney

Midge Ure

Kevin Godley

Glenn Gregory

Howard Jones

Merchandise

This issue also provided the reader with the Second Token to get their hands on a Free T-shirt.

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To Find out more on the t-shirt click the link below

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T-Shirt

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This also had the Third of 8 Tokens you needed to collect 5 to send off for a Free Pack of Stickers.

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To learn more about the Sticker Book and Stickers click the Link Below.

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Free Sticker Book

Adverts

Prince And The Revolution – Around The World In A Day Album

Bryan Ferry – Slave To Love Single

The Colour Field – Virgins And Philistines Album (x2)

Toyah – Don’t Fall In Love Single

Micky Dread - Knock Knock Single

Echo Base - Puppet At The Go-Go Single

UB40 - I'm Not Fooled Single

Winston Reedy - Superstar Single

Dead Or Alive – Lover Come Back To Me Single

The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down Single

The Best Of mash Hits Book

Kool And The Gang – Live In Concert Video

Depeche Mode – The World We Live In Video

Faith Brothers – The Country Of The Blind Single and Tour

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams The Definitive Biography

Starvation T-Shirt

The British Reggae Artist Famine Appeal Team - Let's Make Africa Green Again Single

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Links

Happy Reading

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