The Pop Years — Season 1, Episode 4: 1987
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 8 episodes • ★ 9.0/10
Episode synopsis
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
About The Pop Years
The Pop Years was a British television show that reviewed pop music of a certain year from 1980 to 1999. It was first shown on Sky1 in 2003 and was later repeated on Sky3. The programme featured archive clips relating to the particular year that it was reviewing, e.g. music videos or live performances. It also featured interviews with famous singers from that year and talking heads who enjoyed that year's music. The show ran for a single series of 20 episodes and was narrated by Scott Mills and Edith Bowman.