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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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!
Geoff Dorsett is back on DRN1 with another electrifying edition of Kick Up The 80s, bringing you the very best of British from one of music’s most iconic decades. From synth-pop and new wave to classic rock and chart-topping anthems, Geoff dives deep into the archives to spotlight the artists and tracks that defined a generation. Expect timeless hits, hidden gems, and plenty of nostalgic throwbacks—all wrapped in Geoff’s signature style and encyclopedic music knowledge. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, this is your essential guide to the sound of the 80s.
Kick Up The 80's with Geoff Dorsett
Geoff Dorsett is back in the hot seat for another unforgettable ride through the sights and sounds of the most vibrant decade in music history — the 1980s! Kick Up The 80's is your weekly passport to the era of synth-pop, stadium rock, New Romantics, and shoulder pads, as Geoff dusts off the vinyl and digs into a treasure trove of chart-toppers, club classics, and under-the-radar gems.
With his encyclopedic knowledge of the decade and a deep love for all things 80s, Geoff brings the music to life with stories from behind the scenes, fun facts about the artists, and the cultural moments that helped shape the sound of a generation. From the days of cassette mixtapes and Top of the Pops to Walkmans and MTV, every show is a nostalgia-packed celebration of the artists and anthems that defined an era.
Whether you’re reliving your youth or discovering 80s music for the first time, Geoff’s mix of energy, passion, and expert curation guarantees a feel-good experience that keeps the spirit of the 80s alive and kicking. So grab your leg warmers, turn up the volume, and get ready to Kick Up The 80's — because the past never sounded so good!