The latest at The Mighty 690
Take a deep dive with Chris Torrick into our music intensive blog as we talk 80's music, Southern California concerts & events, and growing up listening to The Mighty 690.
Remembering Leonard Nimoy's Iconic Role in The Bangles' "Going Down to Liverpool" Music Video
by: CHRISTOPHER TORRICK
02/13/2024
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Scottie! Beam us up to 1984!!
In the vast landscape of music videos from the 1980s, there are some that stand out not just for their catchy tunes but for the unexpected appearances of notable figures from other realms of entertainment. One such video is "Going Down to Liverpool" by The Bangles, which not only showcased the band's infectious energy but also featured a cameo by the legendary Leonard Nimoy, known for his iconic portrayal of Spock in the Star Trek franchise.
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Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! The Brady Bunch House: A Real Estate Flop or Just a Groovy Deal?
by: CHRISTOPHER TORRICK
02/04/2024
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Hey there, fellow nostalgia enthusiasts and architectural aficionados! Buckle up, because we've got some juicy real estate gossip that's hotter than Jan's jealousy towards Marcia. Brace yourselves for the shocking tale of the Brady Bunch house selling for less than its original purchase price. Holy avocado shag carpet, Batman!
So, you remember that iconic, sunshine-filled abode that housed the ultimate blended family, right? The one with the iconic floating staircase and ro
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It was February.....1982
by: Chris Torrick
02/01/2024
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Even though it was released in June 1981 Indiana Jones was STILL dominating at the box office in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Remember the days when a Movie would still occupy over 1000 screens 6 months after it was released? At this point the movie had grossed over $200,000,000 and Hollywood would make us wait until December 1st 1983 before we could stand in line at Blockbuster only to discover it was gone and we were left with "Arthur" or "TAPS" instead of 'snakes'.
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The first blog post....
by: CHRIS TORRICK
01/25/2024
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We finally have a website!
I know. This took forever. 2023 threw more curveballs than I could anticipate. Seriously, it was a crazy year.
This long overdue website is still in construction mode, but I am slowly making progress.
I am open to suggestions so If you feel like I need to add or fix something, let me know. I am also open to having guest authors, so if you have an idea - reach out.
Once a month I'll do a deep dive into the music that shaped The Mighty 690 and the 80's
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