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Legendary Rock Drummer Behind Iconic ’80s Hits Dead at 68

Legendary Rock Drummer Behind Iconic ’80s Hits Dead at 68

Veteran rock drummer Thommy Price, best known for his nearly three-decade tenure with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, has died at age 68. The accomplished musician also performed with Scandal and Billy Idol‘s band, cementing his place as one of rock’s most beloved drummers. Price’s death was announced on Friday, October 10, by his wife, Stefunny Price. “It is with …

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People in Their 80s Starting Businesses, Can’t Get Hired Elsewhere

People in Their 80s Starting Businesses, Can’t Get Hired Elsewhere

Ina Harris, 82, believes that starting a business is the only way she can earn enough to pay her bills. For years, Harris rotated through three-month stints as a direct care professional in the homes of clients who needed help recovering from surgery or managing chronic health conditions. The pay wasn’t stellar, but the work was consistent and gave her …

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Iconic ’80s Band Frontman Reveals Devastating Health Battle

Iconic ’80s Band Frontman Reveals Devastating Health Battle

Mötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil is revealing the devastating health issues that forced the band to postpone their residency last year. The beloved hair metal rocker, 64, who rose to superstardom in the ’80s alongside original bandmates Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and Mick Mars, opened up in a new interview about the difficult journey to recovery he’s been on in the …

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John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Puts an ’80s Horror Spin on Left 4 Dead

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Puts an ’80s Horror Spin on Left 4 Dead

Considering it was revealed to the world with a trailer that featured four zombie-blasting soldiers singing along to Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name”, I expected John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando to be much funnier than it is. Inspired in equal measure by the supernatural horror and buddy action movies of the 1980s, it is big and dumb and …

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Two men fell gravely ill last year; their infections link to deaths in the ’80s

Two men fell gravely ill last year; their infections link to deaths in the ’80s

Doctors soon discovered they were infected with the rare soil bacterium, which causes a disease called melioidosis. Dangerous infection Generally, melioidosis can be difficult to diagnose and tricky to treat, as it is naturally resistant to some antibiotics. It can infect people if they breathe it in or get it into open cuts. Sometimes the infection can stay localized, like …

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How Americans Working in Their 80s Get by Living Paycheck to Paycheck

How Americans Working in Their 80s Get by Living Paycheck to Paycheck

After a tedious week of squinting at spreadsheets, Sandy McConnell, 80, makes her way to a restaurant in Nevada for a monthly lunch with former colleagues. “Life is too freaking short,” McConnell recalled texting the group chat years ago to kick off the tradition of talking life, family, and the news over a meal. “I’d like to start having lunches.” …

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