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Big River, based on the Mark Twain novel The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn, is playing at the Eugene O'Neill Theater on Broadway, New York City, USA, during a run of 1005 performances. Featuring music written by country-pop singer-songwriter Roger Miller, the play wins seven Tony awards, including Best Score.
Sister Sledge are playing during six nights at Blazers, Windsor, England, UK, Europe.
Ricky Skaggs plays at The National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Europe.
The Thompson Twins begin a world tour with three nights at Wembley Arena, London, England, UK, Europe.
Magnum play at Rock City, Nottingham, England, UK, Europe.
The legendary Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York City, USA, re-opens for business.
The compilation album Greatest Hits Vol 1 by Queen is certified by the BPI as a triple platinum album in the UK.
China Crisis play at The Dominion Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe.
Prince is named Musician of the Year at The Minnesota Music Awards in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Ashford And Simpson play the first of three nights at Hammersmith Odeon, London, England, UK, Europe.
Under the banner of Hear 'N Aid, a heavy metal supergroup of around forty musicians, led by Ronnie James Dio, spend the first of two days recording the charity fund-raising single Stars at A + M Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. The record is intended to raise funds for starving children in Africa, and features contributions from Ted Nugent, Yngwie Malmsteen, Tommy Aldridge and members of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Quiet Riot, Dokken and Motley Crew.
Dr. Hook (formerly Dr. Hook And The Medicine Show) play the second of two nights at The Royal Centre, Nottingham, England, UK, Europe.
ZTT Records is presenting a two-week series of concerts entitled The Value Of Entertainment, featuring Andrew Poppy (and guests), Anne Pigalle, Propaganda and Instinct, at The Ambassadors Theatre, London, England, UK, Europe. The Art Of Noise are billed to appear but, in the end, do not perform.
Bon Jovi play at The Apollo, Manchester, England, UK, Europe, supported by Lee Aaron.
The Sid Presley Experience and The Volcanoes play in an Anti-Heroin Campaign benefit show at The University Of London, Malet Street, London, England, UK, Europe.
Blues guitarist and singer Johnny Fuller dies of lung cancer, aged 56, in Oakland, California, USA.