Chapter 1
Deep ocean and dry land
Chapter 2
Synthesizers and charity stages
Chapter 3
From golden lanais to high-tech heroes
Chapter 4
Pixels, pages, and talking plushies
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wild wonders of September 1985
Ch 2 · Synthesizers and charity stages
schopenhauer Synthesizers on Charity Stages
Turn on the synth, / light up the stage, / heal the world.
schopenhauer David Bowie and Mick Jagger's energetic charity single topped the UK charts throughout September 1985.
schopenhauer Dire Straits hit number one on the Billboard charts in September 1985 with their iconic track 'Money for Nothing'.
BETA
schopenhauer Tune the radio dial to master the music, movies, and news of September 1985.
Fun Fact
Sting's MTV line: Sting sang the famous 'I want my MTV' line on Dire Straits' track as a playful parody.
Glossary
benefit (noun)
An entertainment or social event organized to raise funds for a person or cause. On September 22, 1985, the inaugural Farm Aid concert raised millions for struggling American family farmers.
An entertainment or social event organized to raise funds for a person or cause. On September 22, 1985, the inaugural Farm Aid concert raised millions for struggling American family farmers.
Quiz
Which famous British artist released the critically acclaimed album 'Hounds of Love' on September 16, 1985?
Quiz
What was the first-ever concert held on September 22, 1985, to raise money for family farmers in the United States?
Quiz
Which two legendary artists collaborated on the charity single 'Dancing in the Street' that topped the UK charts in September 1985?
Quiz
Who performed the guest backing vocals repeating the phrase 'I want my MTV' in Dire Straits' 1985 hit 'Money for Nothing'?
Quiz
Which song did David Bowie and Mick Jagger cover for their iconic September 1985 charity single?
Quiz
Which band's hit song 'Money for Nothing' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for most of September 1985?
Quiz
Which artist released the highly experimental and critically acclaimed album 'Rain Dogs' in September 1985?