1980s rock

Kiss Lick It Up with Vinnie Vincent on the left

Vinnie Vincent’s Very Short History With Kiss

Vinnie Vincent helped reshape Kiss at a critical moment, contributing heavily to three albums while officially standing inside the band for just one.

Tagged as: 1980s rock, Creatures Of The Night, hard rock guitarists, Kiss, Lick It Up, Vinnie Vincent

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Robert Taylor of Dragon performing live in the late 1970s

Robert Taylor, Dragon Guitarist, Dies Aged 74

by Paul Cashmere

Robert Taylor, guitarist for Dragon during their classic 1970s and 1980s eras, has died. Taylor helped shape hits like “April Sun In Cuba” and “Are You Old Enough?” that defined Australian rock.

Tagged as: 1970s rock, 1980s rock, ARIA Hall of Fame, Australian rock, Dragon, Marc Hunter, New Zealand Music, Robert Taylor, Todd Hunter

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Hoodoo Gurus Get Endorsed By Iggy And His Parrot

by Noise11.com

You can’t make this up. Iggy Pop’s parrot Biggy has given Hoodoo Gurus the ultimate seal of approval.

Tagged as: 1980s rock, Australian rock, Biggy Pop, bluesfest, Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Hoodoo Gurus, Iggy Pop, Mars Needs Guitars, Punk rock, Screamfeeder, Toni Childs, Wild Aid

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Vinnie Vincent’s Very Short History With Kiss

As the background to the recent Noise11 story surrounding Vincent's high priced single continues to attract attention, his complex legacy inside and outside the Kiss universe deserves closer examination.

December 31, 2025

Robert Taylor, Dragon Guitarist, Dies Aged 74

Robert MacLean Taylor, the gifted New Zealand guitarist who helped shape the sound of one of Australasia's greatest rock bands, Dragon, has died. His passing, announced in early November 2025, marks the loss of one of the last surviving members of the band's classic 1970s lineup, and a musician whose work bridged the golden eras of New Zealand and Australian rock.

November 4, 2025