{"id":17675,"date":"2013-02-15T09:58:21","date_gmt":"2013-02-15T14:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rocktownhall.com\/blogs\/?p=17675"},"modified":"2013-02-15T10:02:28","modified_gmt":"2013-02-15T15:02:28","slug":"once-and-for-all-least-essential-sidekick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocktownhall.com\/blogs\/once-and-for-all-least-essential-sidekick\/","title":{"rendered":"Once and For All<\/em>: Who Was the Least-Essential Sidekick of ’80s Rock?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWere seemingly pointless sidekicks especially prevalent in the 1980s, at least in the England? Whether they were actually pointless or not, it’s time we determine\u2014once and for all\u2014the Least-Essential Sidekick of ’80s Rock<\/strong>. The nominees and the RTH People’s Poll follow…after the jump<\/em>!<\/p>\n

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\"AndrewRidgeley\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Andrew Ridgeley, Wham!.<\/strong>\u00a0George Michael’s lesser half is the favorite in this race, but don’t count out our other nominees in the eyes of our discerning RTH voters.<\/p>\n

\"bez\"<\/a>Bez, Happy Mondays.<\/strong> Who said England’s economy was struggling when a man could make a living dancing and shaking maracas?<\/p>\n

\"curtsmith\"<\/a>

The “other guy” sings.<\/p><\/div>\n

Curt Smith, Tears for Fears.<\/strong>\u00a0The “other guy” in Tears for Fears may be the dark horse in this race.<\/p>\n

\"stylecouncilsweaters\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Mick Talbot, Style Council.<\/strong> “Not fair,” cry HVB and The Great 48, “Mick was Paul’s equal!” If that’s the case, why didn’t Mick get to ride his own scooter<\/a>?<\/p>\n

\"Which<\/a>

Which one’s Milli?<\/p><\/div>\n

Rob Pilatus, Milli Vanilli.<\/strong> This guy could run away with it if he doesn’t split votes with…<\/p>\n

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\"Fab<\/a>

Fab (right).<\/p><\/div>\n

Fabrice Morvan, Milli Vanilli.<\/strong> Is Fab is the sidekick in this equation?<\/p>\n

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Who was the least-essential sidekick of '80s rock?<\/strong><\/p>