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Rockabilly and ska enjoyed brief revivals with Stray Cats and the Specials, respectively. Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel reunited for a performance to a crowd of more than 500,000 in New York City's Central Park.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn On Record \"Vol. 4: 1981\"--the fourth title in his award-winning series--acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. 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The creation of the first webpage launched the Internet to the public. The Silence of the Lambs emerged as a major cultural and critical hit. The brutal police beating of motorist Rodney King was caught on video. Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA championship.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd through it all, there was the unforgettable music that defined the moment and became the soundtrack to our lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNirvana released \"Smells Like Teen Spirit,\" shifting mainstream rock to grunge; other essential grunge releases included Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger and Pearl Jam's Ten. A Tribe Called Quest's jazzy The Low End Theory debunked almost all of hip-hop's negative stereotypes. Mariah Carey's breakthrough album ignited her rise to pop superstardom, and Garth Brooks's Ropin' the Wind became the first country album to debut at No. 1.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn On Record \"Vol. 3: 1991\"--the third title in his award-winning series--acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. 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The introduction of the Macintosh computer took a sledgehammer to it. So did the emergence of Mario Bros. Technology also ushered in compact discs, and cassettes outsold vinyl for the first time. It was the \"Year of the Yuppie,\" with fashion trending towards shoulder pads and power suits, neon-colored fabrics and parachute pants. The Space Shuttle Discovery launched its maiden voyage, while iconic movies such as Ghostbusters, Beverly Hills Cop and Footloose ruled the box office.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd through it all, there was the unforgettable music that defined the moment and became the soundtrack to our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere were indelible albums--Prince's Purple Rain, Madonna's Like a Virgin and Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. Van Halen's \"Jump\" became one of the most popular summer singles by the biggest band on the planet. The burgeoning influence of MTV forever changed how we saw artists and envisioned their songs, bringing the synth-pop genre and the growing influence of hip-hop culture to a massive audience. Alternative rock and hardcore were on the rise with R.E.M. and Black Flag, respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn On Record \"Vol. 2: 1984\"--the second title in his award-winning series--acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. 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