80's Punk, New Wave & Rock
It's not really a clear division between the 70's and the 80's. Punk and New Wave were rebellions against the commercialism of rock and the pretentions of Progressive Rock. Punk and New Wave both began in the mid 70's and dominated the 80's but hard rock refused to die and Bands like Def Leppard and Van Halen rocked the 80's. MTV became a force and gave bands like ZZ Top new life and made bands like the Eurythmics super stars.
Punk, New Wave, & Rock Discography.
Blondie: Parallel Lines. Early 80's New Wave/Pop with four number one hits is three years.
Clash: Clash (UK Version), and London Calling. The Best of 70's British Punk.
Elvis Costello: Imperial Bedroom. versatile British New Wave innovator.
Def Leppard: Hysteria. 80's Heavy Metal band from England, Hysteria sold 15 million copies.
Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams. MTV Trend setting New Wave Band.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: I Love Rock and Roll. 80's Girl Rocker Joan Jett had a platinum Hit with I Love Rock and Roll.
Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual. Trend setting new wave performer this album produced two gold and one platinum records: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (P), Time After Time (G), and She Bop (G).
Men At Work: Business as Usual. Australian New Wave Band and 1982 Grammy winner.
Police: Synchronicity. Reggae influenced New Wave band. Launched the career of Sting and produces the hit Every Breath You Take.
Pretenders: Pretenders. 80's New wave Band.
Ramones: Ramones and Road to Ruin. Early American Punk Band and high octane Punk innovators.
Sex Pistols: Never Mind the Bullocks. Defined British Punk. It's a train wreck but you can't help watching, ah er listening.
Talking Heads: Remain in Light. Very influencing New Wave band.
U2: Joshua Tree. Highly popular rock band. Blame them for Bono.
Van Halen: 1984. 80's Hard Rock.
Nirvana: Nevermind. 90's band. I had to put them somewhere but hey they never wanted the attention anyway. It was all about the music.
Punk, New Wave, & Rock Discography.
Blondie: Parallel Lines. Early 80's New Wave/Pop with four number one hits is three years.
Clash: Clash (UK Version), and London Calling. The Best of 70's British Punk.
Elvis Costello: Imperial Bedroom. versatile British New Wave innovator.
Def Leppard: Hysteria. 80's Heavy Metal band from England, Hysteria sold 15 million copies.
Eurythmics: Sweet Dreams. MTV Trend setting New Wave Band.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: I Love Rock and Roll. 80's Girl Rocker Joan Jett had a platinum Hit with I Love Rock and Roll.
Cyndi Lauper: She's So Unusual. Trend setting new wave performer this album produced two gold and one platinum records: Girls Just Want to Have Fun (P), Time After Time (G), and She Bop (G).
Men At Work: Business as Usual. Australian New Wave Band and 1982 Grammy winner.
Police: Synchronicity. Reggae influenced New Wave band. Launched the career of Sting and produces the hit Every Breath You Take.
Pretenders: Pretenders. 80's New wave Band.
Ramones: Ramones and Road to Ruin. Early American Punk Band and high octane Punk innovators.
Sex Pistols: Never Mind the Bullocks. Defined British Punk. It's a train wreck but you can't help watching, ah er listening.
Talking Heads: Remain in Light. Very influencing New Wave band.
U2: Joshua Tree. Highly popular rock band. Blame them for Bono.
Van Halen: 1984. 80's Hard Rock.
Nirvana: Nevermind. 90's band. I had to put them somewhere but hey they never wanted the attention anyway. It was all about the music.
posted by Rob Finch at 7:05 AM
1 Comments:
Oh I know I missed a lot. The Ronettes from the 50's, the Association from the 60's, Glam Rockers like David Bowie and Elton John from the 70's. I had a buddie that played with the B-52s. Duran Duran was definately an oversight with four gold records and two Billboard #1 hits.
Rob
Post a Comment
<< Home