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    Bands such as Styx, Toto, Journey, REO Speedwagon and Boston were popular arena rock acts of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Arena rock's popularity, being described as "a dominant force" musically from the 1970s onward, resulted in a number of musical reactions.

  2. Apr 20, 2018 · An unanticipated but monumental side effect of that growth spurt in the world of sports was the flowering of the era of “arena rock,” a transformation of the concert business that...

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  4. Aug 30, 2023 · The 1980s is considered to be the golden age of arena rock, stadium rock, glam rock, and hair metalor whichever preferred label—meaning countless bands were amassing hundreds of...

  5. Aug 22, 2023 · Arena rock had a huge impact on popular culture in the 80s and helped to define the era. Bands like Bon Jovi, Guns N’ Roses, and Def Leppard became household names and their music was played non-stop on MTV and radio stations all over the world.

  6. As hard rock bands and those playing a softer yet strident kind of pop rock became increasingly popular, groups began creating material inherently designed for large audiences, and arena rock developed from their use of more commercially oriented and radio-friendly sounds.

  7. Jan 18, 2024 · 80s rock music was known for its larger-than-life persona, featuring flamboyant costumes, big hair, and flashy stage productions. How did 80s rock music influence popular culture? The influence of 80s rock music extended beyond the music industry, infiltrating movies, fashion, and politics. How did 80s rock music impact the music industry?

  8. May 24, 2022 · Alternative rock emerged in the ‘70s as, well, an alternative to the arena rock of the era, but in the ‘80s, major labels started recognizing the enormous fanbases patiently built by bands like R.E.M. and the Violent Femmes. Alternative music is now squarely mainstream, because everything is meaningless.

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