#OnThisDay in 1985, Iron Maiden's classic live record "Live After Death" was getting a Halloween marketing push from the record label with the ad below published in Billboard's Oct 26th 1985 issue. #80sMetal #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1991, Canada's music trade publication RPM's #1 single was Bryan Adams "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" and the #1 album was Guns N' Roses "Use Your Illusion II". #ClassicRock #90s

#OnThisDay in 1981, the J. Geils Band released their 10th studio album "Freeze Frame" featuring smash hits Centerfold and the title track. It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Top LP's and Tape Chart, spending 4 weeks in the top spot while going platinum in the US #80s

#OnThisDay in 1985, Aerosmith's "comeback" album "Done With Mirrors" had been in stores for just under a week and was getting traction on rock radio with a marketing push from Geffen Record. Ad from Billboard's Oct 26th 1985 issue #ClassicRock

If you are a fan of Toto, you'll want to pick up a copy of my pal @TimsVinyl latest book "Tale of a Band - The Listener's Guide to Toto". It's available now on Amazon – at Markham, Ontario

#OnThisDay in 1986, RATT's third album "Dancing Undercover" debuted at #80 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It eventually peaked at #26 while going platinum in the US #80sMetal #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1986, Bon Jovi's third album "Slippery When Wet" hit #1 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart. It spent 8 weeks in the top spot, on it's way to 15x platinum certification in the US #80s #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1994, Bon Jovi released their first greatest hits compilation "Cross Road" featuring their biggest hit singles to that point along with 2 new songs (including Always). The album peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 and is certified 7x platinum in the US #ClassicRock

For your #Grammy consideration... @TheWarningBand2 "Everything's Falling" – at Markham, Ontario

#OnThisDay in 1981, #DefLeppard's 2nd album "High 'N' Dry" peaked at #38 on the Billboard Top LP's and Tape Chart. Their first record produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, it has gained 2x platinum certification in the US #80s #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1989, the soundtrack to Wes Craven's film "Shocker" was released. It features all metal/hard rock acts including "supergroup" The Dudes of Wrath (Paul Stanley, Desmond Child, Tommy Lee, Rudy Sarzo, Vivian Campbell, Guy Mann-Dude) singing the title track #80sMetal

#OnThisDay in 1988, House of Lords released their self titled debut album featuring singles I Wanna Be Loved and Love Don't Lie. Produced by Gene Simmons on his Simmons Records label, it peaked at #78 on the Billboard Top Pop Albums chart #80sMetal

#OnThisDay in 1989, KISS released their 15th studio album "Hot in The Shade" featuring singles Hide Your Heart, Rise To It and Forever (their last Top 10 single). The album peaked at #29 in the US where it's certified gold #80s #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1986, Billy Idol released his third album "Whiplash Smile" featuring singles To Be A Lover, Sweet Sixteen and Don't Need A Gun. The album peaked at #6 in the Canada and the US, where it's certified platinum #80s #ClassicRock

#OnThisDay in 1983, KISS eleventh studio album "Lick It Up" debuted at #121 on the Billboard Top LP's & Tape chart. Their first album without their signature makeup and first with guitarist Vinnie Vincent. #80sMetal

How amazing was 1988 for hard rock/metal? Just check out the Top 20 records on the Billboard Album chart on October 15th, 1988. Bon Jovi, GNR and Def Leppard in the top 3 and then albums from Metallica, Cinderella, Van Halen, Poison and Europe all in the Top 20 #80s