The Welsh rock ‘n’ roller, born Michael Barratt, was the UK’s biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s, and not just thanks to that festive perennial Merry Christmas Everyone. He had three other UK No. 1 singles, a chart-topping album and a track record proudly showing no fewer than 33 top 40 hits.
What are the best 80s bands?
Magic – Thunder Alley (1985)
The Mystery – Satisfaction (1988)
The Barbusters – Light of Day (1987)
Marvin Berry and the Starlighters – Back to the future (1985)
Spinal Tap – This is Spinal Tap (1984)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
What are the names of the 80s bands?
U2. Even today,these four lads from Ireland are creating beautiful music.
Talking Heads. Talking Heads were unique in the way that they were able to reach mainstream audiences but hold onto their authenticity,something which music critics liked.
Bruce Springsteenhe E Street Band.
R.E.M.
Poison.
Twisted Sister.
Ratt.
The Smiths.
AC/DC.
Guns n’ Roses.
What were the most popular bands in the 80s?
Circle Jerks (Hardcore Punk)
Depeche Mode (New Wave/Electronic Rock)
The Stranglers (Punk Rock/New Wave)
Joy Division (Rock/Post-Punk)
Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show (Rock/Soft Rock)
The Doobie Brothers (Rock/Country Rock)
Subhumans (Punk Rock/Hardcore Punk)
Rage (Heavy Metal/Speed Metal)
The Exploited (Hardcore Punk)
Winger (Glam Metal/Hard Rock)
What are the best songs of the 80s?
“Jump” by Van Halen. Some ’70s and ’80s hard rock bands turned to pop out of desperation or just pure greed as the hair metal phenomenon kicked off.
“With or Without You” by U2. U2 ‘s track to stardom (not to mention its ensuing legendary status) has been an intriguing one,filled with explorations of a variety of
