1980s Gallery

Bruce Springsteen performing with The E Street Band at Villa Park, The Midlands, England

Bruce Springsteen performing with The E Street Band at Villa Park, The Midlands, England, as part of his Tunnel of Love Express Tour.
This year, in September 1988, Bruce released his Tunnel of Love album, featuring the hit single Brilliant Disguise and the title track Tunnel of Love.
Picture taken 21st June 1988

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Wham ! The Farewell Concert at Wembley Stadium, London on 28th June 1986

Wham ! The Farewell Concert at Wembley Stadium, London on 28th June 1986.
George Michael's real name is Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou
Wham !, (singer George Michael, and singer/guitarist Andrew Ridgeley) played their final concert as Wham !, although Andrew joined George as a guest on a few later George Michael solo shows.
Picture taken 28th June 1986

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Red Rum, pictured in his stable in 1988. Red Rum

Red Rum, pictured in his stable in 1988.
Red Rum (3 May 1965 to 18 October 1995) was a champion Thoroughbred steeplechaser. He achieved an unmatched historic treble when he won the Grand National in 1973, 1974 and 1977, and also came second in the two intervening years, 1975 and 1976. The Grand National is a notoriously difficult race that has been described as "the ultimate test of a horse courage" He was also renowned for his jumping ability, having not fallen in 100 races.
Picture taken 23rd March 1988

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