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88survivor · 06-25-2007, 03:34 PM

Here is mine:

Blondie
The B-52s
Duran Duran
Queen
A Flock of Seagulls

What is yours? It doesn't have to be remotely 80s...you could as far back as you could go. Just wish musician or bands do you think was responsible for creating the 80s sound in general?

catlover79 · 06-25-2007, 05:35 PM

My picks:

Michael Jackson
Chicago
Journey
The Cure
Foreigner
Genesis/Phil Collins
Lionel Richie
Cyndi Lauper
Madonna
Bruce Springsteen
Billy Joel
Kool & The Gang

gidgetgrape · 06-25-2007, 05:43 PM

Michael Jackson
Prince
Madonna
George Michael
Bryan Adams
Bruce Springsteen
Cyndi Lauper
Duran Duran
Culture Club

Mikado · 06-25-2007, 05:53 PM

Blondie came out of the 70s, didnt it?
The only band that i like, which came out in the 80s, is Shonen Knife. ( And still going strong! )

catlover79 · 06-25-2007, 06:04 PM

Sheena Easton
Wham!
REO Speedwagon
Mr. Mister
Billy Ocean
Tears for Fears
Huey Lewis & the News

Nighthawk76 · 06-25-2007, 06:15 PM

One group that no one has mentioned that had a huge influence on the 80's sound was Def Leppard. The way they wove the hard rock guitar sound with the melodic sensibilities of soft rock was mirrored by so many other artists during the 1980's.

catlover79 · 06-25-2007, 06:19 PM

I also forgot to mention - BON JOVI!!

Nighthawk76 · 06-25-2007, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I also forgot to mention - BON JOVI!!

Yeah, but Bon Jovi was pretty much just a cross between the Def Leppard style of radio friendly hard rock with Bruce Springsteen like working class lyrics.

catlover79 · 06-25-2007, 06:28 PM

There's also Laura Branigan, Irene Cara, Janet Jackson...the list goes on and on.

Zoneboy · 06-25-2007, 06:32 PM

Too many as far as I'm concerned so I'll just list a few favorites.

A Flock of Seagulls (Already mentioned but one of my faves anyway)
Blondie (Same as above)
ABC
Adam and the Ants
Human League
Softcell
Gary Numan
Thomas Dolby
Madness
Men at Work
R.E.M
Modern English
Planet P. Project
Peter Schilling
The Buggles
Quarterflash
The Motels
The Go Go's
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Falco
Night Ranger

88survivor · 06-25-2007, 09:06 PM

How about Rick James?

ABlairican Pie · 06-25-2007, 09:24 PM

Primarily bands from the 70's who influenced the 80's new wave sound:

Roxy Music
David Bowie (particularly the Berlin era)
Kraftwerk
New York Dolls
Lou Reed
Television
Talking Heads
The Cars
Nick Lowe
Cheap Trick
Elvis Costello
The Specials
Patti Smith Group
Nina Hagen
Tom Robinson Band
Joe Jackson
Joy Division
Bauhaus
Gary Numan
XTC

Zoneboy · 06-25-2007, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

Blondie came out of the 70s, didnt it?
The only band that i like, which came out in the 80s, is Shonen Knife. ( And still going strong! )

Alot of the successful 80's acts got their start in the 70's. Shonen Knife was never that popular in the U.S. but that's the way it is with some acts, Some countries embrace them and others don't. Shonen Knife was formed in 1981 but were rarely played on MTV which may explain why.

88survivor · 06-25-2007, 09:56 PM

I love The Cars...I have their self-titled CD as well as their Candy-O....

Don't forget Robert Hazard or The Wire

catlover79 · 06-25-2007, 11:48 PM

I also forgot Hall & Oates!!

They first came to national attention in the mid-1970s, but they had a white hot streak going on in the 1980s. Almost every single they released from 1980-1984 went Top 10, and "Kiss On My List", "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)", "Maneater" and "Out of Touch" all hit #1 in that era. "I Can't Go For That" has been sampled in quite a few songs in recent years, including Simply Red's "Sunrise".

In August 2002, I saw H&O in concert in Cleveland with Todd Rundgren. It was an awesome show, and H&O are still recording and touring today. Their songs still hold up now.

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06-25-2007, 03:34 PM	#1
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	What singer or bands are responsible for creating the 80s sound? Here is mine: Blondie The B-52s Duran Duran Queen A Flock of Seagulls What is yours? It doesn't have to be remotely 80s...you could as far back as you could go. Just wish musician or bands do you think was responsible for creating the 80s sound in general?

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gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,505	Michael Jackson Prince Madonna George Michael Bryan Adams Bruce Springsteen Cyndi Lauper Duran Duran Culture Club

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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Blondie came out of the 70s, didnt it? The only band that i like, which came out in the 80s, is Shonen Knife. ( And still going strong! )

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Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	One group that no one has mentioned that had a huge influence on the 80's sound was Def Leppard. The way they wove the hard rock guitar sound with the melodic sensibilities of soft rock was mirrored by so many other artists during the 1980's.

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I also forgot to mention - BON JOVI!!

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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	There's also Laura Branigan, Irene Cara, Janet Jackson...the list goes on and on.

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88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	How about Rick James?

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88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	I love The Cars...I have their self-titled CD as well as their Candy-O.... Don't forget Robert Hazard or The Wire

06-25-2007, 11:48 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I also forgot Hall & Oates!! They first came to national attention in the mid-1970s, but they had a white hot streak going on in the 1980s. Almost every single they released from 1980-1984 went Top 10, and "Kiss On My List", "Private Eyes", "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)", "Maneater" and "Out of Touch" all hit #1 in that era. "I Can't Go For That" has been sampled in quite a few songs in recent years, including Simply Red's "Sunrise". In August 2002, I saw H&O in concert in Cleveland with Todd Rundgren. It was an awesome show, and H&O are still recording and touring today. Their songs still hold up now.