1980s Music

Nik Kershaw
Wide Boy: Nik Kershaw
Let's travel back to the Eighties with the music of British singer, Nik Kershaw. Kershaw became one of the most popular musicians in the UK and Europe for a short period of time during the 1980s. He accomplished six Top 20 British hit singles, with five of them reaching the Top 10 - Wouldn't It Be Good and I Won't Let the Sun Go Down On Me being among his biggest songs. Kershaw's fame may have been fleeting, but he left an indelible impression on the booming resurgence of the British music ...

A Decade of Music to Remember - My Top 10 Lenses about 1980's Music
A Lazy Afternoon Trip down Memory Lane
Spending a lazy afternoon with my feet up I was browsing the internet looking for something to occupy my time. I had a look around Squidoo for a while and I am so glad I did. After visiting some music lenses I decided to share my top 10 with everybody. I found some great memory provoking content so if you are a fan of 80's music grab a coffee kick off them shoes and take a look at which ones kept me occupied.

Remembering the '80s Music
Remembering the 80s Music
Music of the 80s holds a special place in my heart. How quickly tears spring to my eyes when I hear some of the old favorites. The 80s were a decade of change for me personally but somehow the music kept me on solid ground. My love for music probably came from my father but, unfortunately, I didn't inherit his voice. However, I can sing along with the 80s music. The Last Dance Art Print Buy at AllPosters.com

Aimee Mann
Singer Aimee Mann
If you're like most music fans, you best remember Aimee Mann from her days fronting 'Til Tuesday back in the 80's. It should be added, however, that Aimee Mann's fiercely independent attitude towards her singing and songwriting has distinguished her amongst her piers, and has netted her an award-winning career in rock and pop music.

80's Band - A Flock of Seagulls
A Flock of Seagulls
A Flock of Seagulls is a new wave band that formed in England in 1979. Known not only for their 1982 international hit single "I Ran (So Far Away)", the band also gained much attention for their wild hairstyles, especially that of their lead singer Mike Score (left).

Patty Smyth - Rock Singer
Patty Smyth
I have always admired Patty Smyth's style. Married to former tennis great John McEnroe, Patty has been juggling marriage, motherhood and her musical career for years. Through it all, Patty Smyth (the lead singer for the band Scandal) has never wavered away from her tough New York attitude.

Singer Alannah Myles - 'Black Velvet'
Singer Alannah Myles
Back in 1989 and 1990, one could hardly turn on the radio without hearing the song "Black Velvet" performed by Canadian singer and songwriter Alannah Myles. The song was a such a massive hit worldwide that it netted Myles the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female, in 1990.

John Waite
Rock Singer John Waite
John Waite's music as truly stood the test of time. Born in England in 1952, the rock musician has had a long and illustrious career. After a stint as lead vocalist for two different popular rock bands, Waite would go on to enjoy a very successful solo career as well.