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The MTV Music Television Generation
From the first lyrics of "Video Killed the Radio Star",
the advent of 80s music videos on MTV radically changed the music
industry forever. Early eighties groups such as DEVO and Haircut 100
were early adopters of the medium, but pop stars such as Madonna and
Michael Jackson later transformed the format into a huge business.
The familiar 80's pop sound is characterized by sparse
lyrics and the new technologies of the decade. Synthesizers, electronic
keyboards and drum machines formed the "New Wave" pop sound that was
popular in the music of the early 80's. Songs like DEVO's "Whip It' and
"Cars" by Gary Numan showcase this electronic sound.
80's Heavy Metal Music
In the mid to late 80's Heavy Metal became the popular
music genre. Artists such as Van Halen, Poison, Motley Crue, Cinderella,
Quiet Riot and Guns and Roses got extensive 1980's radio airplay. "Hair
Metal Bands", as they are affectionately called, scored top charting
hits with the "power ballad" song formula. Nothing represents the
decadence of the 80s more than the heavy metal bands signed from the LA
Strip during that time. The song lyrics mostly embodied the "Sex, Drugs
and Rock and Roll" mentality of the 80's.
80's Heavy Metal lyrics became controversial on Capitol
Hill as legislators and parent groups fought to post warning labels on
records deemed to contain offensive lyrical content. 80's metal artists
like Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne were hauled into court to defend
allegations that their song lyrics drove several teens to commit
suicide.
Thrash Metal becomes a hit in the underground scene in
the 80's. Originating in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, 80's
bands such as Metallica, Megadeath, Anthrax and Slayer become popular
heavy alternatives to the pop "Hair" metal acts of the decade. Darker
lyrics and themes were covered in this genre of metal.
Hip Hop and House Roots In 80s Music
The Hip Hop scene has it's roots in the 1980's and
becomes a powerful musical and dance influence. Hip hop artists like
Grandmaster Flash Kurtis Blow and N.W.A. bring Hip Hop to the forefront.
The post-disco influenced House music was a new
development in dance music in the mid 80's. House music later developed
into the heavier Acid House in the later part of the 80s decade.
80's Hardcore Punk Movement
Out of opposition to the pop 80s music evolved the
Hardcore Punk movement. This angry, politically charged genre included
more social awareness in it's lyrics. The Dead Kennedys, Black Flag and
Reagan Youth are popular bands of the 80s Harcore Punk scene.
Indie Rock is also born in the 80's. Bands like The Smiths, Pixies and Sonic Youth invented this new genre.
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Random 80's Band Bios
Donna Summer -
Beginning in the 1980s, Donna Summer moved to Geffen Records. She released her first album for them in 1980 with, The Wanderer. The album climbed to number 13 in the US but only 55 in the UK. The album earned her two Grammy Nominations for, Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Best Inspirational Performance. ...
Jermaine Jackson -
Jackson was the original lead singer of the Jackson 5, the band his father Joseph started in the 1960s. In the year 1967, Michael would become the lead singer of the group, although Jermaine would continue singing co-lead vocals with Michael for several years. In the year 1969, the Jackson 5 was signed to Motown....
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