“From music to fashion to the birth of the millennial generation, the ‘80s are back and hotter than ever,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for iHeartMedia. The ‘80s ranks as one of the most important decades in terms of influencing today’s pop culture and Millennials, 44 million of whom were born in the ‘80s, are rediscovering the decade. “This one night only event will bring some of the greatest songs ever written to fans who grew up with them as well as those who are just now discovering this era that changed our culture forever.” “The ‘80s brought the United States our second British invasion which also inspired a new generation of American artists to create music that still resonates strong 30 years later,” said John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises.
The music of the iHeartRadio app’s popular iHeart80s Radio station will come to life with live performances from Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield and Loverboy, plus can’t miss collaborations and covers from a soon-to-be announced lineup of today’s hottest artists, who have been influenced by these legendary performers. on Februto celebrate the unforgettable and influential decade. The most beloved music icons of the ‘80s will come together at the Forum in Los Angeles, Calif. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today the first-ever iHeart80s Party. – Decem– i H eartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. First-Ever iHeart80s Party iHeartMedia Brings Music Icons Of The ‘80s Together For The First-Ever “iHeart80s Party”Ĭulture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield Loverboy, and More to Perform Live at the Forum in Los Angeles