Let’s face it, 80s music was the best. People from all walks of life and all over the world still listen to it today. With the launching of MTV, music videos became an integral part of the music industry. For the first time ever, people regularly “watched” their favorite songs on TV. The second British invasion introduced the world to amazing bands such as Duran Duran and The Culture Club. Heavy Metal went mainstream with Quiet Riot’s Metal Health topping the charts on the Billboard 200. And who can forget Michael Jackson’s Thriller album, which was – and still is, the world’s best selling album with 66 million copies sold to date! Our 80s Music category provides a deeper insight to the 1980s music scene. Articles will range on the making of iconic albums, “best of” selections, and inside scoops on famous artists and bands of that era.
Category: 80s Music
UK Christmas Number One Songs in the 1980s
Christmas Day chart-topping singles. Here is a complete list of the Christmas Number One songs in the UK during the 1980s, and the stories behind them.
READ MORE +The Rise of Milli Vanilli and Dreaded Lip Sync Fail
Frank Farian created Milli Vanilli by using two models to lip-sync songs from less attractive singers. They shot to fame until a dreaded lip sync failure.
READ MORE +Why Andy Taylor Left Duran Duran in 1986
Andy Taylor left Duran Duran under a cloud of controversy. The band was recording their fourth album Notorious. We explore the reasons for his departure.
READ MORE +Why David Lee Roth Left Van Halen
Van Halen was at the peak of success with the album 1984. But in 1985, David Lee Roth left Van Halen leaving countless fans wondering why.
READ MORE +AC/DC Chose Brian Johnson Thanks to Bon Scott
Bon Scott met Brian Johnson in the early 1970s when his band Fang opened for Geordie. Scott was impressed by Johnson and told his AC/DC bandmates about him.
READ MORE +Where Are They Now: “Addicted to Love” Robert Palmer Girls
Have you wondered what happened to the Robert Palmer girls from the Addicted to Love video? We take a look at what they have been doing these last 30 years.
READ MORE +Madonna and Her Rise to Fame in the 1980s
Madonna is an icon of the 1980s. Her drive and ambition started in the 1970s and continued until she became the quintessential superstar of the 1980s.
READ MORE +Vince Neil Car Accident Killing Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley of Hanoi Rocks
A drunk Vince Neil drove his 1972 Ford Pantera and drove with Nicholas Razzle Dingley to a liquor store. The accident that followed took Razzle's life.
READ MORE +The Day Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in a Car Accident
In 1984, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his arm in an auto accident. This is the story of how it happened and his inspiring recovery and comeback.
READ MORE +Every #1 One Hit Wonder of the 1980s
Can you name any one hit wonder of the 1980s that peaked at #1 on Billlboard? We list the eleven artists to do so and what year they had their only #1 hit.
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