About

WELCOME TO 80's IN YOUR FACE

I am the site owner and my name is Bylli Crayone (Pronounced: Billy Kray-OH-nay).
I want to personally welcome you to this new interactive experience where you can jump back into the 80s and enjoy yourself like you did back when Madonna wore black rubber bracelets and Prince was all about Purple Rain - pre-symbol days.

It was suggested to me that I create an "About Me" page so 80s fans can know more about me and why I decided to create this awsome website. So, If I bore you, I am sorry. But here goes....

I am from the graduating class of 1989. Born and raised in Lawrence, MA. and of course I was all about the 80s. Fashion, Movies, Toys and of course the Music. Music has always been a big part of my life so obviously most of the content on site will be about the music.

Growing up as a teen in the 80s was the best. If only life had a rewind button. But unfortunatly, it doesn't. So instead we now live in this undesirable crazy world of chaos. Oh how I long for the 80s. Anyhow...

This site launched on January 11th, 2009. Why?

Well, the night before (January 10th), an artist from the 80s told me that she is making a comeback and she wants me to be the first to interview her. Now, I didn't mention this yet, but back in 2002 I used to run an online music magazine and doing interviews was what my main focus was back then. I interviewed names like Jordan Knight and Safire to RuPaul and Jesse McCartney. Yeah, I interviewed many from the world of music. But I let the site die out as I got tired of it. It was not an interactive site like this one, just an information site.... boring.

Anyhow, the interview request got me thinking and I could not sleep that night. I said to myself..."I am a huge fan of the 80s and I know many artists personally, can I make this happen?" Sure enough. I got up out of bed, sent out a few emails and the next thing I know I am creating this website.

My goal is to promote artists from the 80s. No limits. This includes old school rap to hair bands and teen pop stars. I would make this site a dedication to the artists I grew up with. I would promote their current projects and keep the public informed through this site. I said to myself. "Hmmm, perfect". To my knowledge, there is no other "Interactive" 80s website out there.

Sure there's RememberThe80s.com a site I highly respect, but it caters more to the UK.

But I wanted something that the US 80's Fans could sink their teeth into. Now, if you are wondering how the site name came up, well... my friend Tracey and I were discussing names and first we came up with 80s Today...LAME. I said, I wanted something that would be IN YOUR FACE, something people would remember. Well, there you have it. 80sInYourFace.com was born.

So, ok, I got the site. Where do I get the content for the site? Good Question :)

As stated, I grew up listening to the music of the 80s and over the years I have become friends with many of the people I used to listen to. Some names include LISA LISA and SWEET SENSATION. Those are my girls right there. Anyhow, through reliable connections, I have been able to come into contact with many artists, bands, agents and record labels. Here's a good example: Right after the site launched I made contact with Jay King of CLUB NOUVEAU, he then introduced me to Bernadette, she's the lead singer of KLYMAXX, he also introduced me to to HOWARD HEWITT and EARTH WIND & FIRE. See how it works? Its all about connections. The word just keeps getting passed around. I also have my contact info listed on site and many have contacted me from that as well.

I am also an online network king, lol. Thats what my friends call me. But I have been fortunate enough to connect with many people from THE FAT BOYS and LL COOL J to THE JONAS BROTHERS and MILEY CYRUS. yeah, My name is out there. People know who I am.

On a side note, I am also a recording artist myself. Very much inspired by the 80s. You can check me out here http://www.BylliCrayone.com and on My official MySpace at http://www.MySpace.com/BylliCrayone

Speaking of MySpace... I have also designed and built the official MySpace pages for FAT BOYS, SAMANTHA FOX, JJ FAD, SWEET SENSATION, WHODINI, DEBBIE DEB, APRIL, DOMENIC MARTE and many others.

Well, back to me and this site....

I have searched all over online, looking for a place that was 80s related that I could call home. Sadly, there was none. None that I could find anyways. So I hope you all enjoy this website and if you have any questions, feel free to send me a message or comment this page.

UPDATE:
Because of me, JJ FAD of "Supersonic" fame has signed a new deal with a new label and management. The 20th Anniversary of the "Supersonic" album has just been released on iTunes and they have new material coming out later this year.
In case you are wondering how? I introduced JJ FAD to their new management Uncle Louie. Who also represents The Fat Boys, Kurtis Blow and Eric B and Rakim

When I was told that I (this site) would be responsible for relaunching artists careers.
I guess I should of taken that a bit more seriously. Because its the truth!

*** Big Props To Me :) ***


FUN FACTS:

Favorite Male Singer:
JORDAN KNIGHT

Favorite Female Singer:
CYNDI LAUPER

Favorite Band:
CULTURE CLUB

Top 10 Favorite 80s songs:

1. Change of Heart - Cyndi Lauper
2. Catch Me I'm Falling - Pretty Poison
3. Don't You Want Me - Jody Watley
4. Prove Your Love - Taylor Dayne
5. Let The Music Play - Shannon
6. Miss Me Blind - Culture Club
7. Foolish Beat - Debbie Gibson
8. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
9. Into The Groove - Madonna
10. I'll Be Loving You Forever - New Kids on the Block


Top 10 Favorite 80s movies:

1. The Last Dragon
2. Footloose
3. Dirty Dancing
4. Goonies
5. Pretty In Pink
6. Breakin'
7. Short Curcuit
8. Karate Kid
9. Ghostbusters
10. Krush Groove


Favorite Cartoon:
THE SMURFS

Favorite Toy:
RUBIX CUBE

Favorite TV Shows:
1. Facts of Life
2. Punky Brewster
3. Golden Girls
4. Growing Pains
5. Who's The Boss


Favorite Actor:
KIRK CAMERON

Favorite Actress:
ALYSSA MILANO


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