blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Now be honest, there's a few Culture Club fans here. What about Men at Work or Adam Ant? Well anyway, this isn't about the musicians that became legendary in the 80's(Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2), this is about the lesser known acts that were seen on early MTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I really hate to admit I like Adam Ant. My mother listened to him incessantly when I was a kid, so I hated the music for years. Now I have to admit I like it. One that's lesser known that I've never been shy to express my affection for is The Vapors. Wall of Voodoo and Oingo Boingo also come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky72 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ah, the 80s. I probably liked a ton of them that I don't even remember. Don't hestitate to admit most like Nu Shooz, Art of Noise, Men at Work, Bananarama, Dead or Alive though. Those types were actually good. I guess I'd be most embarassed about Falco, Wang Chun, Twisted Sister, Flock of Seagulls, Thompson Twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Yeah, Men at Work was actually pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelander Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Wow, good question.. Lets see here.. Duran Duran Culture Club Lionel Ritchie Shriekback Rick Springfield thinking about it, alot of the music was really good, but the image the bands put out didn't stand the test of time to well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Wow, good question.. Lets see here..Duran Duran Culture Club Lionel Ritchie Shriekback Rick Springfield thinking about it, alot of the music was really good, but the image the bands put out didn't stand the test of time to well. I wouldn't put Lionel Richie on this type of list. He was actually very well known as a member of the Commadores in the 70's and I consider him a legend. Duran Duran is a push also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 concur with men at work- they were money. glad to see that liking duran duran doesnt make me a closet homo after all maybe i mumbled along to a wham song or 2. loved big country 'in a big country' but they werent really fruity or anything. frankie goes to hollywood- relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracelander Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I wouldn't put Lionel Richie on this type of list. He was actually very well known as a member of the Commadores in the 70's and I consider him a legend. Duran Duran is a push also. I was using Lionel because of the "Dancing on the ceiling" & "all night long" period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 if you liked this song, you were fine. if you liked the video, you were definitely suspect... billy squire- rock me tonight gayest thing i've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRSmith Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Mental As Anything http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EveSrkpzpwU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Mental As Anythinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EveSrkpzpwU i dont think i ever heard that one. sounds like another band i hate to admit i liked- ABC- how to be a millionaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 if you liked this song, you were fine. if you liked the video, you were definitely suspect... billy squire- rock me tonight gayest thing i've ever seen. Ruined his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRSmith Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 i dont think i ever heard that one.sounds like another band i hate to admit i liked- ABC- how to be a millionaire I liked ABC and Alphaville as well a-ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Men at Work were alright. I liked Thomas Dolby, and so help me, I think Flock of Seagulls "I Ran" is a good song ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I was in love with Cindy Lauper. I even wore a button of her on my letter jacket.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRSmith Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I remember the rise and fall of Glass Tiger near the end they were trying to play my high school and could not sell enough tickets so they ass mosre schools then finally it went to an open concert in an attempt to get enough people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 I remember the rise and fall of Glass Tiger near the end they were trying to play my high school and could not sell enough tickets so they ass mosre schools then finally it went to an open concert in an attempt to get enough people. That is sad. From selling out arenas to "trying" to play high schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I listen to mainly hip-hop and some metal. But I have to say that Fine Young Cannibals song is catchy as hell! Guilty pleasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue collar Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 Another 80's singer that was very good was Joe Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 the hooters- all you zombies saw them in concert when i was 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 loved big country 'in a big country' but they werent really fruity or anything. Big country were a very decent bad. Outstanding live. Here's . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I liked Thomas Dolby Mentioning Thomas Dolby reminded me of Visage - Fade to Gray And the Thompson Twins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think Flock of Seagulls "I Ran" is a good song .And (for more shots of the hair) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Another 80's singer that was very good was Joe Jackson. I LOVE Joe Jackson. Very good songwriter. If you can find it, check out "Big World".. a great album. I think the record company dropped it from it's catalog in the 90s so it's been out of print since then. Joe had quite a range,, not someone I'd ever consider in the same vein as some of these other embarrassments being discussed. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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