80s Retro Series Wrap-up - Episode 18

07/18/21 • 14 min

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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 18), we wrap-up our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a listen to all 10 years of intros and I leave my listeners with some 80s commentary. It's like a best-of series! Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com https://www.thepeoplehistory.com

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Retro Flashback 1989 - Episode 17

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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this episode of MICRO BREAK (Episode 17), we conclude our retro journey through the 1980s! We take a look at the top stories, entertainment, science, and technology of the year 1989! What happened in 1989? 1989 In Technology the 486 series of microprocessor is released by Intel opening the way for the next generation of much more powerful PC's and Microsoft releases it's Office Suite including Spreadsheet, Word Processor, Database and Presentation Software which today still dominates in office applications. Following Massive protests against the Berlin Wall bringing about the collapse of The Berlin Wall and the East German Government both are dismantled which leads after many years to the reunification of East and West Germany. Resources http://www.liketotally80s.com/2007/08/80s-capsules-1989/ https://www.thepeoplehistory.com/1989.html

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Guest Spotlight - Funkboy aka Ivan Bodley

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Welcome to MICRO BREAK Season 2! On this BONUS episode of MICRO BREAK, I am humbled, to have on the show, someone who has been in music for decades and has worked with some of the biggest names in show biz! Funkboy aka Ivan Bodley is a bass player and music director for the stars. He has performed with 50 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and in 12 Broadway Shows. Music director for Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, The Shirelles. Performed with: Sting, Elvis Costello, Temptations, Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Percy Sledge, Eddie Floyd, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Bo Diddley, Buster Poindexter, Uptown Horns, Paul Rodgers, Wynonna Judd, and David Foster. Funkboy's latest music is out now on Color Red. He may also be seen on tour with Humble Pie. Appearances: Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, “Rock of Ages,” “Spider-Man,” “Hedwig & the Angry Inch,” "SpongeBob," "Ain't Too Proud," "Once on This Island," "The Donna Summer Musical," “Kinky Boots,” "Escape to Margaritaville," "Fun Home," "The Prom," and "Amazing Grace" on Broadway, Conan O’Brien, Craig Ferguson, Today Show, Emeril Live, and Regis & Kelly. A magna cum laude graduate of the Berklee College of Music, Funkboy has traveled to 29 countries, played to audiences of up to 82,000 people in jazz duos on up to 150-member symphony orchestras, and has authored several instructional books. He is a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Resources Resources www.funkboy.net Email: [email protected] Book: Am I Famous Yet? - Memoir of a Working-Class Rock Star Music: Funkboy on Color Red Records

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