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We’ll rock our way through the Caribbean to your favorite tunes delivered by an incredible lineup of legendary artists, and this fundraising cruise wouldn’t be complete without the Rock ‘n’ Roll Never Forgets Memorabilia Auction, Signed Guitar Raffle and Band Photo Ops. So come join us on our floating rock festival with a cause and have the best time of your life since you were 18 years old. Just as he hooked audiences in the 80s as one of MTV’s original VJs (video jockey), Alan Hunter is sure to captivate guests of The 80s Cruise from behind the mic on the highly anticipated voyage at sea. Since leaving MTV in 1987, our cruise emcee dabbled in independent film for several years, earning an Academy Award nomination in 2003 for producing the short film Johnny Flynton, along with features Dreamland, Best Worst Movie and Lifted.
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Live life at your own pace, whether you want a workout in the Fitness Center or a private cabana by the pool. Unwind in the spa, take in the views from the Magic Carpet on Edge-series ships, or relax on the fragrant grass at the Lawn Club on Solstice-series ships. Elevate your experience in The Retreat, where you’ll enjoy beautiful suite accommodation, an exclusive lounge, and the culinary delights of Luminae at The Retreat. A timeless artist and hip hop legend, Kurtis blazed the trail for early hip hop artists and continues to carry the torch for hip hop music in new arenas. Squeeze disbanded in 1999 and reunited in 2007, releasing three new albums since then (2010’s Spot the Difference, 2015’s Cradle to the Grave and 2017’s The Knowledge,) as well as various solo projects from both Chris and Glenn.
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“Making Plans for Nigel”… “Senses Working Overtime” … “Life Begins at the Hop”… “Mayor of Simpleton”… “Generals and Majors”… “Dear God”… “Sgt. Rock”… XTC was one of the UK's most respected and influential bands. Now EXTC – featuring legendary EXTC drummer, Terry Chambers – is bringing the XTC songbook to audiences worldwide, including tracks never previously performed for over 40 years. Through the years, Gramm continued to perform with Foreigner on-and-off, as well as pursue his solo projects. He left Foreigner again in 2003, and has been touring the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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According to Luminate, the song was streamed a staggering 11.8 million times. In addition to its appearance in Babylon, Musical Youth’s music was featured in various films, including Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Wedding Singer, Scooby-Doo, and Stranger Things Season 4 Part 4, further solidifying its status as a cultural icon. In 1979, at the age of 20, Kurtis Blow became the first rapper to be signed by a major label. He released Christmas Rappin’, which sold over 400,000 copies and became an annual classic.
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Within a year of the first album’s release, Cross joined music royalty Burt Bacharach to write “Arthur’s Theme,” for the movie Arthur, which won an Academy Award for Best Song. With his 1983 release, Another Page, Cross was again in the Top 10 with the singles “All Right” and “Think of Laura.” His song, “Swept Away,” composed for the hit television series, Growing Pains, was nominated for an Emmy. From special meet and greets to Q&As with your favorite artists, interactive trivia sessions, 80s karaoke, and friendly competitions – every moment is a blast. It’s a week-long party that never slows down, designed especially for those that are still an 80s kid at heart. Every year, The 80s Cruise boasts an incredible lineup of iconic 80s artists for more than 50 concerts and live performances. Given those accolades, when they disbanded in 1989, they never left the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the globe.
Their breakthrough in the USA with ‘The Stand’ and ‘Sixty Eight Guns’ led to the iconic ‘Spirit of ’86 Concert,’ broadcast on MTV. Changes in management led to lineup adjustments, but the original trio reunited in 1990 for ‘Monsters Under The Bed.’ The album spawned successful singles in Canada and gained some US exposure through TV shows and movie soundtracks. The band’s recent reunion has brought them back on tour, with a Best of album and DVD released by Warner in Canada.
Entertainment Cruise Productions strongly encourages the purchase of Travel Insurance. All payments made for a Reservation are non-refundable at the time of payment. Though insurance may be purchased up to 48 hours prior to sailing, to secure the broadest coverage, including pre-existing conditions, Travel Insurance must be purchased within 14 days of the payment of your deposit. The band paid its dues in clubs all over the NJ/NYC area from Kenny’s Castaways in Greenwich Village to the Court Tavern and Stone Pony in NJ. As The Smithereens’ fame escalated, they were in heavy rotation on MTV and appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and Saturday Night Live. They’ve since performed on stages coast to coast from the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles to the Meadowlands Arena in NJ to Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, and internationally from Europe to Australia.
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Squeeze most recently toured across the U.S. in 2021 with Hall & Oates, being the first UK band to tour the US since the pandemic. Select Uplift while completing your reservation and qualify for a low monthly payment up to 24 months. The show spans XTC's whole career, from their early spiky anthems to the sonic tapestries of later years.
Calling All '80s Fans! Meet Up With These Legends - Remind Magazine
Calling All '80s Fans! Meet Up With These Legends.
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Additional details on Travel Insurance can be found under the TRAVEL INSURANCE tab to the right. Since then they have toured the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand as well as some dates in Europe. Colin Hay and Greg Ham responded to demand and toured many parts of the world as Men At Work from 1996 into the 2000’s.
It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought-provoking lyrics. Australian psych-rock guitar masters The Church enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. With new members introduced, the band are deep into recording the band’s 25th studio album, 40 years after their formation. We get it -- back in the day, it was considered lame to wear an actual costume to a party. But now you're older and you no longer care what people think (plus, you have disposable income and awesome skills from helping your kids through Halloween). Every night is a theme night on The 80s Cruise, and passengers put a lot of thought and creativity into their creations.
Using rotating guest vocalists, including longtime friend Marshall Crenshaw and Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms, something no other band has done, they continue to entertain and rock fans all over the U.S. and the world. Living Colour is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 1984. Led by guitarist Vernon Reid, the band's lineup solidified in the mid-80s with Corey Glover (vocals), Will Calhoun (drums) and Muzz Skillings (bass). The band's music is a creative fusion influenced by free jazz, funk, hard rock and heavy metal. Their lyrics range from the personal to the political, in some of the latter cases attacking Eurocentrism and racism in America.
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80s-themed cruise: A blast to the past with P&O's high-sea adventure.
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EXTC is also writing new material, forging an exciting new direction for Terry and the band. Within months, a staggering £8 million had been raised for the starving in Africa, and Geldof said that without Ure's initial enthusiasm for the idea, not to mention his rapidly penned sketch for the single, neither Band Aid nor Live Aid could have happened. They’ve also inspired and influenced generations of musicians, including the late Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence on Nirvana. Downtown Julie Brown is an English-born actress, television personality, SiriusXM DJ and former MTV VJ. She was the host of Club MTV from 1987 to 1992 and also appeared on other shows and specials on MTV. She became one of the most beloved stars of that era of MTV and was known for her catchphrase, "Wubba, wubba, wubba."
Whether you want to explore the dynamic cities and rocky shores of the East Coast, taste wines in the California sunshine, bask on Florida’s golden beaches, or see Alaska’s incredible wildlife, our United States cruises will deliver your dream vacation. Immerse yourself in Boston’s historic sites and exciting culinary scene. Ride the vintage cable cars in San Francisco and explore the dazzling colors of Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Each guest is required to pay port fees, taxes and gratuities of $350 per person ($400 per person for Suites) which are spread across the selected payment plan. Russell Hastings has been working with Bruce Foxton since 2007 when Russell and Rick Buckler were touring with The Gift which was formed in 2006. Russell has been the only frontman to work with both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton since Paul Weller split The Jam in 1982 and has been earning respect from fans across the world as a frontman and with his guitar skills.
