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Motley Crue: Who Loves Ya, Baby?
by Sharon Liveten

Worst Group
Rip-Off Of The Year
Most Pathetic
Rock Critic Of The Year

John Cougar Mellencamp
Scarecrow answers rhetorical question, "how 'bout a little fire?"
by Richard Riegel

Rock Photographer Of The Year
Album Cover Of The Year

The Year That Will Be: Predictions For '86

by Harold DeMuir

Sex Object Of The Year

The Backside Of The Smiths
by John Neilson
ROCK '86: THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE
Summer 1986
Special Issue


Talking Heads Poster


Ten Years Of Hell!
The CREEM readers poll, 1976-1985.

'Til Tuesday Poster


The "Unforgettable" U2

by Karen Schlosberg

Top Album Of 1985
Top Single Of 1985
Top Band Of 1985


Madonna
Like-a bingin' and-a purgin' (not for the very first time).
by Richard Riegel

Best Female Singer
Best Male Singer
Best Guitarist
Best Keyboard Player


Lone Justice Poster


The Year Of The Boss
by John Mendelssohn

Best Bassist
Best Drummer
Best Producer


Strait To The Top
Dire Straits earn their money for subtlety.
by Toby Goldstein

Hooters Centerfold

Heart Break In '85
by L.E. Agnelli

Best New Group


A-Ha Poster

R.E.M. Poster
Cover Photos: U2 & Heart by Ross Marino; Bruce Springsteen & John Cougar Mellencamp by Ebet Roberts; Motley Crue by Mark Weiss; Madonna by Kevin Mazur
CREEM Dave DiMartino | Bill Holdship | Kathy Kelly | J. Kordosh | Arnold Levitt | FOUNDER Barry Kramer 1943-1981