Ahh, the 80's
I remember the 80's. Big hair. Shoulderpads. Jumpsuits. Bright makeup.
The best thing about the 80's was the music. I still love 80's music. I bet you do too!
Here you will find some of the bands that were famous in the 80's as well as some great songs from one hit wonders.
Music of the 80's
What would the 1980's be without Madonna? or Michael Jackson? Or all girl bands like the Bangles. Remember New Kids on the Block?
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Along with Michael Jackson, artists such as Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi and Prince were consistently in the pop charts during the 80's.
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Hard rock or heavy metal wasn't left out with Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake, and Cinderella (glam metal) being just a few of among the most popular acts of the decade.
Def Leppard
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Alternative bands such as R.E.M., the Ramones, the Clash, the Violent Femmes and the Dead Kennedys had a strong following. With classic songs like I wanna be sedated and Blister in the sun they will not easily be forgotten.
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New Wave and New Romantic bands such as Duran Duran, Culture Club, Roxy Music, Spandau Ballet rose to fame during the 80's.
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Rick Springfield, Men at Work, Hoodoo Gurus, Crowded House and Little River Band spearheaded the antipodean contingent of 80's musicians. 
Rick Springfield
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One hit wonders included the Vapours with Turning Japanese, Haircut 100 with love plus one, Limahl with Neverending Story and Dexeys Midnight Runners with Come on Eileen.
Madonna interview
early years
The new album she talks about is 'Like a virgin'.
Some of the best 80's music on Amazon
Interview with Corey Hart
2011
Classic 80's tunes
Prince's purple rain
Michael's Jackson's thriller
Duel Debate Module
Which is the better album and why?
Prince's Purple rain
floridainvestigator says:
Purple Rain - Prince is a MASTER guitar player! Very few people realize just how really good he is technically.
MaxReily says:
Purple Rain. Thriller may have been more popular, but I think Purple Rain had the edge in creative genius.
Michael Jackson's Thriller
naheedahsan says:
i like michael jackson...........the way he sing and move....
jackoboy says:
Thriller
jackoboy says:
I liked Michael Jacksons Thriller, and George Michaels Faith
Philippians468 says:
im a Michael fan!
80's music compilation
Who was your favourite 80's band or musician?
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floridainvestigator Jan 8, 2012 @ 5:59 pm | delete
- Thanks for taking me back to the 80's for a few minutes... Now if I can just find my parachute pants and neon shirt!
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naheedahsan
Dec 28, 2011 @ 11:36 pm | delete
- i think it's Duran Duran,
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MaxReily
May 4, 2011 @ 10:19 am | delete
- Though the 80s were when my kids, were in high school, not me, but I love 80s music best. There were so many great bands, I loved ZZ Top, R.E.M., Heart, Springsteen, Men at Work, Dire Straits...Help! I can't pick just one!
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LittleWhiteDuck
Apr 26, 2011 @ 4:02 pm | delete
- ABC - wonderful wonderful stuff. I still cry at 'All of my heart'!
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- SHE WAS a popular 1980's dance and R&B singer with 18 individual hit songs on the Billboard Top 10 charts. He was a cult favorite in the '90s for his acoustic rock sound. Taylor Dayne and Edwin McCain may seem to have nothing in common, ...
- Johnny Depp to Be Honored With the "MTV Generation Award" at the "2012 MTV ...
- With a devoted fan base, Depp found early success and critical acclaim in playing the title character of "Edward Scissorhands," following his role on the 1980's TV series "21 Jump Street." He then went on to star in the cult-classics "Sleepy Hollow," ...
- Bruce Springsteen's Heart Hungers For Mumford & Sons!
- The BOSS Bruce Springsteen brought the boys from Mumford & Sons up on stage at Dutch fest Pinkpop Monday night to duet the American cult rocker's 1980's hit, Hungry Heart! We ADORE it when unexpected musicians unite to create beautiful tunes?
- Pop and politics collide at Europe's awesomely trashy song contest
- One of them, game developer and unapologetic pop music aficionado Ste Curran, is spending the weekend with me here in Brooklyn, and although he's quite a flexible houseguest, one of his immutable demands was that we get a group together and tune into ...
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