Look Who Found Yesterday!
Did you see these amazing musicians
and MTV icons on the pages of the book?
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Ivan Doroschuk
American‑born Canadian frontman of Montreal’s Men Without Hats; honored by SOCAN in 2008 for his influential work as the songwriter of “The Safety Dance.”
Role in the Book: Town resident paying homage to their 1987 song, “Pop Goes the World.”
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Debbie Gibson
Teen pop star turned Broadway performer and philanthropist from Long Island, NY.
Role in the Book: Out of the Blue Art Store owner, paying homage to her 1988 song of the same name.
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Corey Hart
Pop-rock artist and Juno Hall of Fame inductee from Montreal, Canada.
Role in the Book: Town resident at the backyard gathering, paying homage to his 1984 song, “Sunglasses at Night.”
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Robert Plant
Legendary English rock vocalist and co-founder of Led Zeppelin, still touring and recording new music.
Role in Book: Town resident paying homage to his 1983 song, “Big Log” in the backyard gathering scene.
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Mike Score
English singer, songwriter and musician who achieved fame as the founder, lead vocalist, and keyboardist of A Flock of Seagulls.
Role in the Book: Town resident paying homage to their 1982 song, “Space Age Love Song” and sporting his iconic haircut of the time.
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The Original MTV VJs
MARK GOODMAN: Original MTV VJ from Philadelphia, PA; currently a host on SiriusXM’s 80s on 8 and Classic Rewind. Role in Book: Singing karaoke with fellow original MTV VJs at the backyard gathering.
MARTHA QUINN: Original MTV VJ from Albany, NY; now daytime DJ on iHeart80s’ The Martha Quinn Show. Roles in Book: Flashback scene at the “Really Big Music Festival” and singing karaoke with fellow original MTV VJs at the backyard gathering.
NINA BLACKWOOD: Original MTV VJ from Cleveland, Ohio; hosts SiriusXM’s 80s on 8 and her syndicated show Absolutely 80s. Role in Book: Singing karaoke with fellow original MRV VJs at the backyard gathering.
ALAN HUNTER: Original MTV VJ from Birmingham, AL; now a SiriusXM 80s on 8 host and co-founder of the entertainment company Hunter Films. Role in Book: Singing karaoke with fellow original MTV VJs at the backyard gathering.