Episode 14: Billy Idol

Billy Idol's popularity in America is really interesting to dig into, as he was definitely one of the more popular solo acts of the 1980s. When he blew up on MTV during the Second British Invasion of 1982-1983, much of the American audience knew nothing of Idol's punk rock roots and his previous band Generation X. His successful solo career is now in its fourth decade, and Idol is planning on releasing a new album called Kings and Queens of the Underground in October of 2014.

Tonight we look back at some of the most popular Billy Idol videos of the early MTV era.

Dancing With Myself


White Wedding (Part 1)


Eyes Without a Face


Rebel Yell


Mony Mony


BONUS #1: Before Billy idol's solo career, he was the frontman for the popular British punk group Generation X. Here is a video of the band recording Kiss Me Deadly in 1978.


One of Billy Idol's weirdest videos was the 1993's Shock to the System, in which he becomes a cyborg. Enjoy!


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Episode 13: Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne. The Godfather of Heavy Metal.

Any discussion of heavy metal is of course going to at some point come around to Ozzy. Not only was he in one of the most influential metal bands of all time in Black Sabbath, but between Sabbath and his solo career, Ozzy has sold over 100 million albums.

Ozzy has also teamed with some of the greatest guitar players of our time, from the amazing Randy Rhoads to Jake E. Lee to Zakk Wylde.

In this installment of Sunday Night Videos, we're looking at six Ozzy videos featuring those amazing guitar players. Two from Randy, two from Jake and two from Zakk.

I Don't Know


Crazy Train


Bark at the Moon


Ultimate Sin


Miracle Man


Breaking All the Rules


BONUS: Here's a seven-plus minute live guitar solo by Randy Rhoads that pretty much demonstrates why he's one of the greatest ever.


Tune in next Sunday night at 8PM EST on Twitter (twitter.com/seebrianwrite) for another episode of Sunday Night Videos, and right here on the blog for the episode notes, which will go up shortly after 9PM EST. You can tweet me recommendations or get in on the discussion every Sunday night by using the hashtag #SundayNightVideos. Rock on!

Happy Mother's Day--Treat Your Mother Right!

We're taking a week off this week, as it's Mother's Day, and there is only one video that should be played on this special day. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. T.




See you next Sunday at 8PM EST!

Episode 12: Whitesnake

Like just about everyone else who grew up in the MTV era, the mention of Whitesnake immediately brings up visions of Tanwy Kitaen prancing across the hoods of every expensive cars. Whitesnake are one of the true legends of rocks however, their career having spanned more than three decades. Started in the late '70s by singer David Coverdale after he left Deep Purple, Whitesnake was already an established success before their self-titled 1987 album went platinum--EIGHT TIMES.

Tonight we look back at some videos from three of the most popular Whitesnake albums to come out of the '80s--Slide it In, Whitesnake and Slip of the Tongue.

Love Ain't No Stranger


Still of the Night


Here I Go Again


Give Me All Your Love


Fool for Your Lovin'


Judgement Day (live)


BONUS #1: Whitesnake is currently making music today. They released an album called Forevermore in 2011, and are currently working on a follow-up. Here is a "making of" documentary about 2011's Forvermore.

BONUS #2: Here is a live performance of Judgment Day from Donington in 1990 featuring Steve Vai.


Tune in next Sunday night at 8PM EST on Twitter (twitter.com/seebrianwrite) for another episode of Sunday Night Videos, and right here on the blog for the episode notes, which will go up shortly after 9PM EST. You can tweet me recommendations or get in on the discussion every Sunday night by using the hashtag #SundayNightVideos. Rock on!