40 Years Ago - 1986 Oran "Juice" Jones released his debut album Juice. This was the first R&B album released by Def Jam Recordings. "The Rain" peaked at #9, #7 club, #1 R&B. (Tricks are made for kids, don't you know that? You without me: like cornflake without the milk.)

35 Years Ago - 1991 Jesus Jones released their second album Doubt. "Real, Real, Real" made #4, #5 Club, #26 Mainstream Rock "Right Here, Right Now" made #2, #7 Mainstream Rock, #29 Club, #1 Modern Rock Tracks. "International Bright Young Thing" made #6 Modern Rock Tracks.

35 Years Ago - 1991 Gerardo released his first album Mo'Ritmo. "Rico Suave" was the sole hit produced by Michael Sembello. It peaked at #7 and #2 Rap.

35 Years Ago - 1991 Sting released his third album The Soul Cages. The album is a concept album focused on the death of his father. "All This Time" peaked at #5, #9 AC, #1 Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock. "The Soul Cages" made #7 Mainstream Rock and won a Best Rock Song Grammy Award. "Why Should I Cry For You" made #32 Mainstream Rock