Yes I know our favourite five Mancunians were still schoolboys in the 80s, but their hugely successful comeback has had a wider effect. It seems every disbanded act now fancies their chances, from Boyzone to the Commodores to Yazoo to….Bros!!

It’s the news Brosettes have been waiting to hear for nearly two decades, but is it a good idea and will it actually happen? A couple of weeks ago Matt Goss said the other two, twin brother Luke and Craig Logan who famously quit the band soon after they made it big, were well up for a reunion. Two days later Luke’s people denied the story.

The Take That project seems to be a well oiled and slick(!) operation with new material to back up the return, I wonder if some of the others are just a cashing in exercise. What do you think, should the old groups stay in the past or is it open season now? If it’s ok for anyone to come back, who else should give it a go? I vote for Haircut 100!

Hi there,

Thanks for checking out my brand new blog.

This is where I’ll be chatting about everything to do with the 1980s. Whether it’s good or bad, I’ve usually got an opinion to share,  and I hope you’ll join in too.

As you may already know, on my weekly radio show ’Totally 80s’ I always aim to bring you the latest news on the BIG artists from the decade. Well, here’s a story that caught my eye over the weekend:

Apparently Jon Bon Jovi is a huge fan of Duffy (one of 2008’s hottest new stars - and famous for her hits ‘Mercy’ and ‘Warwick Avenue’). Jon is said to be so impressed that he’s desperate to meet her and has even taken to covering her song ‘Mercy’ on Bon Jovi’s current tour!

Now although I’m sure Duffy is flattered by the attention, it must also be a bit embarrassing for her?! But maybe she can return the favour by doing a cover of ‘Livin’ On A Prayer’ on her upcoming tour?