The lesson is this: “We Built This City” should never, ever be taken seriously. This Tiffany number, itself a cover of a ’60s hit for Tommy James and the Shondells, appears in its ’80s ...

The ‘80s was an era in music as distinct as any in history. Bands and artists made bold sounds with synthesizers and programmed drums that redefined pop music. Innovation and ingenuity in some ...

and started several bands in the city’s buzzing scene, including a short-lived project with Michael Stipe called Community Trolls. Sweet released two major label solo albums in the late ’80s ...