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Kick The 80's

Kick The 80's

Geoff Dorsett takes from you back to the 80's with legendary music and interviews from the artist who created them.

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Geoff Dorsett with the story of 1987
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Geoff Dorsett is back with another nostalgia-packed episode of Kick Up The 80's! This week, we're heading back to 1987, a year that gave us some of the most iconic hits of the decade. Tune in to hear timeless tracks from Crowded House, Steve Winwood, Bananarama, and many more as we relive the sounds that defined the year. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering them for the first time, Geoff has your ultimate 1987 playlist covered. Don't miss this unforgettable musical journey through one of the 80s' finest years!

Rick Astley and Graham Clark from Wet,Wet,Wet join Geoff for the show.
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Join Geoff Dorsett for another blast from the past with Part 2 of Stories of the 80s! This week, Geoff takes us back to the final years of the decade: 1987, 1988, and 1989. Relive the golden era of music with iconic tracks, starting with Michael Jackson’s chart-topping hit “Bad” from 1987.

Special guests light up the show: Graham Clark from Wet Wet Wet drops by the studio for an exclusive chat, and Rick Astley dials in to talk about his songwriting. You won’t want to miss Geoff spinning Astley’s classic hit “Together Forever.”

Tune in for all this and more, as Geoff brings the 80s back to life in style!


MTV at it's best
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Get ready to rewind the clock and relive the decade that changed music forever! Join Geoff Dorsett as he takes you on a thrilling journey back to the 1980s, the era when MTV revolutionized the way we experienced music. It was a time when music videos turned artists into icons, and the soundtrack of a generation was shaped by groundbreaking visuals and unforgettable hits.

On Kick Up The 80s, Geoff counts down the top 20 songs that dominated MTV throughout the decade. From the explosive anthems of rock legends to the chart-topping pop sensations, every track tells a story of a time when music was larger than life. Along the way, Geoff shares fascinating insights, fun facts, and behind-the-scenes tales from the artists who defined the MTV era.

Whether you were there to witness the magic firsthand or you're discovering the brilliance of the '80s for the first time, this show is your ultimate guide to the music and culture that made the decade so unforgettable. So grab your hairspray, dust off your leg warmers, and tune in to Kick Up The 80s, your all-access pass to the sights, sounds, and spirit of the 1980s!