JOURNAL ARTICLE

This month in POP APRIL 1984.

  • Published In: Classic Pop, 2026, n. 103. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Music Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: O’BRIEN, STEVE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on significant music events and milestones from April 1984, highlighting the tragic death of soul legend Marvin Gaye, who was fatally shot by his father at their Los Angeles home amid longstanding family tensions. It also notes key music releases and chart achievements, including R.E.M.’s second album *Reckoning*, Phil Collins’ first U.S. No.1 hit with the *Against All Odds* theme, and The Cure’s single *The Caterpillar* entering the UK charts. Additionally, it covers legal and cultural moments such as Yoko Ono’s court ruling over the *Double Fantasy* album and the unveiling of a Beatles statue in Liverpool. These events collectively reflect a dynamic period in 1980s popular music history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Classic Pop. 2026/04, Issue 103, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2050-6643
  • Accession Number:191960423
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