CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams -- a heady title for a debut album. But the little ensemble that released this album did not hail from New York or L.A. The BoDeans emerged from the wilds of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Those who have followed BoDeans’ remarkable 30-year musical career know that their blend of compelling songs and high energy performances have retained an unpretentious rock & roll loyal following like no other. Best known for their catchy single, “Closer To Free,” the band’s accessible adult alternative sound has led to many a milestone, including a Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll for Best New American Band in 1987, and support slots with U2, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, George Thorogood, The Pretenders and David Bowie.
93XRT devotion to the band preceded Rolling Stone’s Pick as Best New American Band in 1987.
Such songs as “Only Love,” “Say You Will,” “Good Things,” and “You Don’t Get Much” have become enduring musical touchstones of the Midwestern musical lexicon. The band has also endured a variety of personnel changes that leave them ready to delight a Chicago audience for three nights at the City Winery on Nov. 26-28.
GRAB YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BODEANS AT CITY WINERY HERE.
As a reminder, those attending the show must provide proof of vaccine or show a negative COVID-19 test within the previous 72 hours, and wear masks indoors when moving throughout public areas.
BoDeans signed their first recording contract with Slash/Warner Brothers Records in 1985 and their debut record, “Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams” was released May, 1986. Since then, they have released 12 studio albums with 10 records that hit the Billboard Top 200 Chart, and numerous singles on the Mainstream Rock, Top 40 and Triple A radio charts.
Prepare for the show by listening to 80s Guitar, exclusively on Audacy.
And if you are not going to the show, then just rock out this holiday weekend by listening to a playlist of rock music that captures the best of the 80s from hair to metal to straight up rock, including songs from Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, AC/DC, and more!
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