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Aug 15, 2023 · The 80s was an amazing decade for music, characterized by the boom of hair rock, the popularity of metal music, the emergence of post-punk, and the democratization of synth-driven pop music. From Depeche Mode to Metallica, 80s bands have also been among the best and most beloved. In this list, you can find the 40 […]
Nov 23, 2023 · Public Enemy brings the noise. Madonna brings the sex. There’s Chicago house, Detroit techno, Miami freestyle, D.C. go-go. There’s ska, goth, reggae, acid house. But just one song per artist ...
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May 1, 2024 · The band's lasting legacy is evident in the multitude of musicians who've cited them as an influence over the years. More Chicago. #95 of 863 on The 250+ Greatest Rock Bands Of All Time, Ranked. #81 of 239 on Rank the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductees. #520 of 1,150 on The Greatest Musical Artists of All Time.
Dec 13, 2023 · Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Aerosmith. The Smiths. 1. New Order. It is hard to pin down British 80’s rock band New Order. They blended a new wave flavor with dance pop, electronica, and post-punk. The band comprised of the former members of Joy Division, who regrouped after lead singer Ian Curtis’s suicide.
Dec 19, 2023 · 13. The Bangles. The Bangles - Eternal Flame (Official Video) The Bangles are a Los Angeles-based pop-rock band established in 1981. “Manic Monday,” “Walk Like an Egyptian,” “Hazy Shade of Winter,” “In Your Room,” and “Eternal Flame” were among the band’s tracks that clinched a spot among the best the 80s had to offer.
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New Order, ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’. When New Order began recording its second album, Power, Corruption & Lies — a landmark album of danceable, post-punk music — late in 1982, it wasn't ...
Here, we’re celebrating the 200 hits from the 1980s that we’re still listening to most—and “Africa” comes out on top, a song as beloved by those who made it a worldwide smash back then as by the younger generations discovering it for the first time now. The songs that follow it are just as indelible, including Whitney Houston’s ...
