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My faves:

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Poison
Bon Jovi
Motley Crue

& too many more that come to mind!!

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You know the answer to that!!! BON JOVI!!!

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hmmm...Duran Duran is my favorite. I'd have to say Bon Jovi is up there too...

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Hmmm Well I have my favorites
Whitesnake
Night Ranger
Bon Jovi
Def Leppard
Aldo Nova

I can't narrow it down.......
there are way to many that made for a total 80's thing!! /ubb/smilies/smile.gif

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*high fives all who posted Bon jovi*

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DuranDuran takes place over Bon Jovi for me probably because the Duranie sound was far more rare. I dont know whats going on over in Britain, but sending us DuranDuran was a god-send. It funny, most of my favorite songs were by a multitude of bands- i guess i was susseptable (okay i spelled that wrong) to the whole "what theyre playing your playing" thing that always was and unfortunatly will probably always be. However in the 80s what was playing was the BEST stuff anyway! Unlike now.

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Don't even need to contemplate this one......BON JOVI!

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"And when you spit you better mean it, you gotta make them all believe it"

Wooohooo! another vote for Bon jovi *does a cute little victory dance*

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Bon Jovi & Def Leppard *Amy do another happy dance*

Dawn

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If there was a list of the greatest bands or artists of the 80s,here's what my list would consist of:

Rush(My favorite band)
The Police
Ozzy Osbourne
Devo
Split Enz
The Fixx
Pat Benetar
Adam Ant
Men at Work
Loverboy(...okay that might sound cheezy,but I don't care)

There are many more,but I just can't think of them right now.I'll let cha know who else I'll include on my list:-)

Lindsey

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Roemello:
hmmm...Duran Duran is my favorite. I'd have to say Bon Jovi is up there too...

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Yes!!! "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" was the first cassette I ever owned. Duran Duran absolutely ruled the 80's. Shakey say "Roemello man of good taste!" http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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If I'm here and your here doesn't that make it our time?

I have to go Duran Duran first and Bon Jovi second on this. So many great bands in those days though. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

Jazzmyn

I think all of you have named the best. But, I think Def Leppard ruled the 80s. They released several singles from all of their tapes. They were all over the place! I'm a big fan of Bon Jovi and believe he finished the 80s bigger than Def Leppard. That's my two cents.

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<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This message has been edited by annual_mayhem on 03-31-2001 at 03:48 AM</font>

Two words........Motley Crue!

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Hey Queen_Dirk, I don't think Loverboy was cheesy at all, they were definitely an awesome 80's band and definitely one of my favorites (I've seen them 12 times, and got to know a few of them quite well )
Alot of those Canadian bands were great in the 80's.
Harlequin
Honeymoon Suite
Platinum Blonde
April Wine
Headpins
Toronto
Aldo Nova
Strange Advance
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Here's my short list of favorite 80s artists, and artists who put out some good stuff in the 80s:

Duran Duran
Bon Jovi
Pat Benatar
The Go-Gos
Belinda Carlisle
Def Leppard
Michael Jackson
Janet Jackson
Van Halen
Twisted Sister
Poison
New Edition
Run-DMC
Richard Marx
Martika
Tiffany
Debbie Gibson
The Pointer Sisters
INXS
Huey Lewis & The News
Eric Clapton
Heart
Eurhythmics
Bruce Springsteen
Billy Idol
Billy Joel
Expose
Midnight Star
The Bangles
Anthrax
Stevie Wonder
Prince
Simply Red
Pet Shop Boys
Kurtis Blow
MC Lyte
Paula Abdul
Bobby Brown
Whitney Houston
Madonna
James Brown
Talking Heads
Brenda Russell
Kim Wilde
The Tubes
Stacey Q
DeBarge
Starship
Howard Jones
Dire Straits
Fleetwood Mac
Stevie Nicks
Ice-T
Gloria Estefan
Dead Or Alive
Rick Astley
Kylie Minogue
Shalamar
Phil Collins
Genesis
Peter Gabriel
Kate Bush
Neneh Cherry
David Lee Roth
Queen
Bananarama
George Michael
Wham!
Culture Club
Mtume
Loverboy
Taylor Dayne
Hall & Oates
Fabulous Thunderbirds
David Bowie
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Eric Carmen
Chaka Khan
Morris Day and The Time
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
Don Henley
Glenn Frey
Guns 'N' Roses
Tina Turner
Lionel Richie
Kenny Loggins
Bonnie Tyler

That's it for now. More to come!

Sincerely,

John "outofplacechild" Kilduff

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Holy smokes... That's your short list?

Hehe. Just kidding. You have got some really good groups listed there. Why! I think I like your taste in music. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

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If I'm here and your here doesn't that make it our time?

Why is everyone forgettin' Motley Crue,No one was better,not poison,not Def Leppard,not Duran Duran,maybe the cult,not Bon Jovi,not T'pau,No one,NO ONE I SAY!!!!!!!!!
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If the world thinks your a Demon,you might as well Dance in the fire

*And Cultleader sighs a breathe of relief* Rant complete... http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//smile.gif

You're right, though! Motley Crue should definitely have been mentioned. Although, I would have to disagree. Duran Duran introduced a new sound to America. Motley Crue took a form of music already in existence and mastered it. Two different things. But! They both rocked!!! *headbanging smilie should go here*

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If I'm here and your here doesn't that make it our time?

Motley Crue definitely helped to make the 80s the great decade that it was. My failing to mention them in no way diminishes my love of their music and accomplishments. I still think Def Leppard ruled though!

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<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This message has been edited by annual_mayhem on 03-31-2001 at 11:15 PM</font>

BTW, Sal, where is your list?

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<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">This message has been edited by annual_mayhem on 03-31-2001 at 11:24 PM</font>

My short list:

Pat Benatar
The Cars
Loverboy
Journey
Blondie
REO Speedwagon

You take it on the run baby, if that's the way ya want it baby, then I don't want you around...Oh man, that song's gonna be runnin' through my head all day!

My favorite group would have to be
INXS I just love those boys from down under...

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I have to list artists, that aren't around anymore. They were real 80s.
1 Men At Work
2 The Cars
3 Billy Ocean
4 Rick Springfield
5 Billy Idol
6 Tears For Fears
7 Paul Young
8 Billy Squire
9 Laura Branigan
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If I were to make a list, it'd be about the size of Outofplacechild's list up there http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//laugh.gif My fave I'd say was Duran Duran. Lately I've been listening to a lot of G&R, Poison, and Def Leppard...all three kick serious ass!! Bon Jovi's another one...listened to a lot of that a few months ago. I can't make a list...I'll be here all night! Most have been listed already anyway http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif

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I really like:

Bangles
Madonna
The Fixx
Tears for Fears
Duran Duran
Journey
Starship
Pat Benatar
David Bowie

There are more, but I can't really think of them right now. I would say the Who because they are my very favorite band I think, but they didn't do much in the 80s except break up, get back together, break up, and so on and so forth. Plus, their music didn't change in the 80s. I like 80s music so much because it is the first impression I had of music. It was love at first, well...hear I guess.

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Hey, Burak, a couple of those bands are still around. Billy Squier and Men At Work are about to go on tour. It seems like somebody said that Rick Springfield is about to either release a cd or go on a tour also.

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Ok...this is in no way a complete list......or in any particular order.

Def Leppard
Bon Jovi
Motley Crue
G-n-R
Aerosmith
Poison
Skid Row
Whitesnake
The Cars
Chicago
Journey
Survivor
Foreigner
Judas Priest
Rush
Duran Duran
AC/DC
Cindrella
Loverboy
Queensryche

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Aw crap, I forgot Asia. I really like Asia too.

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Bryan Adams
Pat Benatar
Bon Jovi
John Mellancamp
Janet Jackson
Madonna
Eurythmics

Also , though they were already around in the 70's, Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel's 80's stuff is just soooooo good.

I don't think I can make a list, it too would go on forever... besides, I might throw some groups in there from the 70's without realizing it!

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Pat Benatar STILL Rocks My World!!
http://BenatarFanClub.com

The Grateful Dead. Hehe. I had a friend of mine that went to one of their concerts. This guy got so wasted that he peeled of all of his clothes, gave away his wallet and told people to follow him and he would lead them "To the light"... http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//PSYCHO.gif Sad thing is, from what I understand, he actually did have a group of people following him around. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//GOOFY.gif

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If I'm here and your here doesn't that make it our time?

Def Leppard TOTALLY RULES my world! Joe Elliott has such bedroom eyes.. http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//icon20.gif It seems like everybody had a copy of Pyromania in his or her pocket during the summer of 84 (or was it 83?)

But Bon Jovi is a close second -- everybody imitated them, with the big hair and flashy clothes. I went to see him like three times. The first time I went I wore a teddy and spandex.. LOL... I remember getting totally tricked-out for the concerts and tripping over my tongue at all the long-hairs http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//icon20.gif *sigh*

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by queen_dirk2112:
If there was a list of the greatest bands or artists of the 80s,here's what my list would consist of:

Rush(My favorite band)
The Police
Ozzy Osbourne
Devo
Split Enz
The Fixx
Pat Benetar
Adam Ant
Men at Work
Loverboy(...okay that might sound cheezy,but I don't care)

There are many more,but I just can't think of them right now.I'll let cha know who else I'll include on my list:-)

Lindsey</font>

My husband & I have a friend that really, really, really likes RUSH. I know that he's in the fan club, possibly a president?? He goes to all their shows when they come to town (going to every single show) and even has a RUSH pin on his apron when he works with my husband and there's a small sign by their schedule that says RUSH. I don't think I've ever met anybody who likes a group as much as him! I have never listened to their music so I don't know much about them.


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Oh cool Morningmyst you are a Queensryche fan also?
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Kylee

My favorite artist of all time started in the late 70's but didn't have his first top 40 song until 1980.
That would be PRINCE!!!!

Let's not forget that although heavy metal had its place it was not the only type of music in the 80's, in fact it didn't become mainstream until the late 80's. I think the artists that represent the 80's best would be ones that were around for most of the decade like Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Prince, Daryl Hall and John Oates. Don't get me wrong I know heavy metal has been around for a long time, I'm just saying it doesn't represent the 80's in full. I know Def Leppard and Motley Crue and Bon Jovi have been around for a while but none of them had a lot of mainstream appeal until the late 80's (circa 1987) and I'm not saying metal is bad. I like a lot of it including Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.So please don't write hate mail I just had to speak what was on my mind.

Awesome choices!! Prince is by far one of my favorites, too! I never get tired of watching Purple Rain!


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Purple Rain....I remember my sister dragged me out to see that movie when it came out http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//tongue.gif It was cool though...Prince definitely had a ton of great tunes http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//biggrin.gif

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I already posted but Duran Duran and Def Leppard. I had Hysteria but got rid of it years ago, boy was THAT a stupid move. I've regretted it ever since. But I did just get their 'Vault' cd. Still going to find Hysteria again though. INXS would be my FAVE Aussie band, also up there with DD and DL.

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Def Leppard.....still an all time favorite..... How about ZZTop, Aerosmith, Judas Priest, STYX?? *did I mention these already???*

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Aerosmith
The Cure
and many more.....

You can put the punk bands on my list....and keep the hair bands on yours...hee hee...of course, Aerosmith isn't punk, but how can someone not like Aerosmith!! http://www.80sxchange.com/ubb/smilies//00hahaha.gif

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My Best of the 80's are:

Duran Duran
Def Leppard
Cinderella
Go-Go's
Adam Ant
David Bowie
Pat Benatar
Guns n Roses

Hey Pebbles,that is so cool that a friend of yours is a huge Rush fan.I've liked Rush since I was very little,they've basically been a staple of my childhood.But I guess it wasn't until about 2 or 3 years ago that I became a die hard fan.I maybe the only 18 year old female Rush fan out of a crowd of teeny boppers at my high school,but I feel really special:-)

Lindsey(Queen_Dirk2112

You can't forget Australian Crawl, WutheringHeights. Unless of course you didn't like them! I did...

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My list of fave 80's bands:
Duran Duran
Def Leppard
INXS
Cinderella
Motley Crue

TEARS FOR FEARS!!!

I can't believe it 'Heights.

You're in Adelaide and yet the Birthday Party/Nick Cave don't get on your list?

You don't like Mr. Cave?

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Duran Duran would get my vote! But... and I hope I don't get kicked out of the forum for this....any punk fans? I love The Clash, Ramones, Violent Femmes and Billy Idol.

-that's my friend,,lol. I love Billy Idol and the Clash too. Violent Femmes..Romeo Void.
The Cure is one of a kind, too. Siouxsie, Duran, Love and Rockets, Bauhaus, Cocteau Twins is prob at the top of my list. It's refreshing not knowing the lyrics sometimes.. and Kate Bush,(I was kinda surprised WutheringHeights didn't mention her. The name wasn't from her song..?) yes, call me nosy.
Aerosmith, Van Halen, and KISS,,hanging over from the 70's. <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

The best band was, is and always will be TESLA!
FYI, the band has reunited and has been touring! I have seen them twice since the reunion, and they are better than ever!
Also, new CD coming soon!

http://www.teslaweb.com (chat w/other fans)
http://www.teslatheband.com (get the latest news!) <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

My favs would have to be...

Bon Jovi
Guns N' Roses
Crue
Faster Pussycat
Kix
La Guns(w/ phil lewis)

Oh god...I'll just quit now cos if I keep going I know I'll end up naming every band from the 80s!!!

Care take,
Jessica

Hi Jessica!
hope you enjoy the xchange here. These are some of the best people i think.
just wanted to welcome you.
(cool webpage, by the way!)

oh, and Amy Livin is gonna LOVE you.
she's the bon jovi freak around here..
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<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1">[ June 17, 2001 08:19 AM: Message edited by: Vilji ]</font>

Favs - Guns N' Roses (Slash's guitar work was the best of the 80's), Motley Crue (bit poppy but they were bloody funny), Judas Priest (British metal is the best), Motorhead (okay it's 70's but they were at their peak in the 80's), Metallica (when they made DECENT music), Slayer (fast and brutal - Reign In Blood is one of the best death metal albums ever), Iron Maiden (best band ever to come out of Britain ?). God there are so many other cool bands from that time, but I think the ones mentioned were some of the best.

Metal's not exactly my fave but I seem to remember liking "Princess of the Night" by Saxon. Girlschool were kind of humourous too. How were these two bands received by more dedicated metal fans?

Queensrÿche
Poison
Dokken
Mötley Crüe
W.A.S.P.
Shark Island
Bon Jovi
Winger
Ratt
The Cult
Journey
Bruce Springsteen
Kix
Warrant

There's just too many good ones to pick one. Foreigner, Heart, Journey, Van Halen, Def Lepard, 38 Special, Boston, Kansas, and The Outfield, just to name a few.. I could list all night and only scratch the surface.

Favourite 80's bands-

Duran Duran
ABC
Tears For Fears
Def Leppard
Marillion
The Smiths

He hee hee...now it´s time to make some people really upset, I think... <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

I simply hated all Metal/Rock stuff during the 80s !
Be it all British rock or American Glam/Hair, and German rockers were even the worst...and I´ve seen G´N´R live - they sucked like nothing else!

As a typically German child, I grew up with KRAFTWERK... <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Okay, let´s get halfway serious - please don´t flame me...:

Nobody seems to like DEPECHE MODE here *sniff*, but I think that they were the most innovating band of the 80s. Their songs were so cool, and with each album they brought something new to the listeners ears which made them truly unique.
Some other bands were only repeating their formula of success, like DURAN DURAN - sorry, I like some songs in particular, but you heard one song, you know them all...

I love Kraftwerk! I mentioned in another topic here (I think it was called Best albums of the 80's) that Computer World was one of the best albums ever. It defies genres. I mentioned that the most success it had in the US was on the R&B charts with "numbers" going to #22.

I also think Depeche Mode has a lot of fans. Dig through some of the old topics and I'm sure you'll find Depeche Mode, whom I also love, out there somewhere.

<FONT COLOR="#6699cc" SIZE="1">[ July 09, 2001 10:07 AM: Message edited by: djdaffy1227 ]</font>

Dead Milkmen
Danzig
The Damned
Christian Death
Slayer
Iron Maiden
There are so many that I love <img src="cool.gif" border="0">

Danzig and Dead Milkmen..

that's cool!

I saw Dead Milkmen in Atlanta (late 80's.) really fun show.

HEART, CHICAGO, FOREIGNER, DEAD OR LIVE... were among the best bands in the 80's <img src="rolleyes.gif" border="0">

Ok, seems to be a very American bias here so from my very English point of view what about groups such as

The Human League
Heaven 17
Soft Cell
OMD
The Specials
Madness
Etc etc etc

What do you all think? surely the 80's meant more than groups such as Bon Jovi and Def Leopard or was it just in the UK that different styles and avenues were explored by the groups of the 80's!!!!

Believe me Johnnie. We don't all love those hair bands (It's clear that I didn't care for many of them). They really weren't big until the late 80's. Most of the big glam bands were early 90's. It is not the only form of 80's music in the states but it was a big part of late 80's pop culture. Most people are apt to remembr the late 80's a little better then the early 80's.

most of my favs from the 80s bands were from the UK.
new order
OMD
duran duran
Kate bush
Banarama,,,
the cure

i may not have listed them all before,,but they're there.

Originally posted by Blaziegirl:
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you are so so so right! I love Cinderella. I just saw them last August on tour with Poison, Slaughter, and Dokken. They still rock!!

The best 80s & beyond band is THE FIXX!!!

I also like Duran Duran, Cure, The Specials, Social Distortion, Madness, Smiths, Psychedelic Furs, etc...

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I'm with you, IMSOOSURE...Violent Femmes RULE!!!!! I totally dig them and have since college. I have a wide and varied range of faves from the 80s:
Duran
Bowie
Flock o' Seagulls
Softcell
Prince
George Michael/Andrew Ridgely seperately and together in Wham!
Paul Young
Pet Shop Boys
Van Halen (with Sammie...not David)
Thomas Dolby
tons of others that I cannot place right now.
I guess this is MY short list...ha!

OH...Romeo Void, too.
and Go go's...
I've got to stop now cuz this could go on forever!
All I know is...there will never be any kind of music like the techno stuff from the 80s. I love the sound of a synthesizer and a drum machine. Ya don't hear stuff like that anymore

Oh yeah...Information Society, too. I'm done for now..i think.

Bon Jovi <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> This for reasons that I shall not reveal at this time. But oh boy, are they GOOD ones!!!! *slurp*

Depeche Mode, INXS, Whitesnake, REM, and pretty much every one hit wonder hairband. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by gypsysara70:
[QB]Bon Jovi <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> This for reasons that I shall not reveal at this time.

I bet I can guess! <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> LOL

Best 80's band has to go to Duran. That's the cool thing about MTV turning 20 - lots of Duran interviews!!!! :D

Loverboy are great in my book. Think I wore out "Working for the weekend". Great tune.

Prefab Sprout
Van Halen
Tears for Fears
Soft Cell and Spandau Ballet who were much underated.

W.A.S.P and Manowar..........no one compares. lol

Def Leppard
Van Halen
Genesis
U2
AC/DC
Kiss

My fave was Duran Duran...all the way!

I just realized I never posted here! What's wrong with me!?!? *lol*

THE SMITHS are my fav!!

2nd place 3-way tie....

Depeche Mode
New Order
The Cure

3rd place 3.5-way tie...

Skinny Puppy
Pet Shop Boys
Siouxsie & the Banshees
(kraftwerk too!)

I don't think I've posted here either... there's definitely a distinction between "best" and "my favorite" :D So I'll post "my favorite" 5.

1. R.E.M.
2. The Replacements
3. Tie between The Smiths & The Cure *envisions Robert & Steven duking it out, LOL*
4. Madonna
5. The B-52s

Yes, I make really, um, diverse mix tapes. You try putting "Dance This Mess Around" next to "Vicar in a Tutu" sometime. *g*

Originally posted by Mary C:
<STRONG>Yes, I make really, um, diverse mix tapes. You try putting "Dance This Mess Around" next to "Vicar in a Tutu" sometime. *g*</STRONG>

*LOL* That's awesome. Diversity in music is a great thing, isnt' it!! ;)

Judas Priest
Iron Maiden
Ozzy Osbourne
Queensryche
Ratt

In order
1.Guns N Roses
2.Def Leppard
3.Poison
4.Duran Duran
5.Heart

Here are my top 3 favorite bands:

Kix
Great White
Def Leppard

Some other cool bands:
Bon Jovi
Twisted Sister
Heart
Poison
Motley Crue
ZZ Top

This may come as a surprise, but I am gonna go with:

DEPECHE MODE

Hmm so many to choose from!!

The Pixies
The Police
New Order
Blondie
Faith no More
The Smiths
The Cure
Depeche Mode
The Wedding Present

there's probably more..:D

I would have to say:

DEPECHE MODE
CURE
BON JOVI
HEART
FLEETWOOD MAC

Originally posted by Trixter
I would have to say:
DEPECHE MODE


I like you ALOT, Trixter. You are my new best friend here! ;)

Originally posted by Ted Nugent
W.A.S.P and Manowar..........no one compares. lol

Thank the Goddess for that...who'd want to compare to those jokers???

As for the best band of the 80's....hmmmmm.....I think everyone knows that I vote for....

IRON MAIDEN!!!!!

I never really got into rock music, especially mid 80's rock where the most important thing you needed to have was perm lotion, hair mousse and hairspray, if they didn't spend so much time grooming their hair (Bon Jovi and Whitesnake were the biggest offenders), they might have written a few decent tunes.

My two favourite bands are undoubtedly

The Cure and The Smiths, I don't think I could seperate them.

Top Jock Bands (Scotlands finest)
Simple Minds
Big Country
Hue And Cry
Texas
Deacon Blue
Altered Images

80's Groups (In no particular order)

Siouxsie And The Banshees
Jesus And Mary Chain
The Pogues
Prefab Sprout
Madonna
Guns N Roses
Madness
Specials
Bad Manners
Spandau Ballet
Adam & The Ants
U2
T'Pau
New Order
Cyndi Lauper
UB40
The Jam
Erasure
Dexy's Midnight Runners
Orchestral manouvers In The Dark
Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Police/ Sting
Blondie
The Beat
David Bowie
Pretenders/ Chrissie Hynde
Undertones
Queen
Ultravox
Kim Wilde
Soft Cell
Yazoo
Eurythmics
Echo & The Bunnymen
Stranglers
Thomas Dolby
Tears For Fears
Wham
Human League
Thompson Twins
Paula Abdul
Bananarama
Aztec Camera
Culture Club
Damned
Bronski Beat
Communards
Billy Idol
Prince
Alison Moyet
Art Of Noise
Billy Bragg
Lloyd Cole & The Commotions
A-Ha
Grace Jones
Talking Heads
Pet Shop Boys
Belinda Carlisle
Natalie Cole
Primitives
Blow Monkeys
Suzanne Vega
B-52's
Simply Red
Housemartins
Swing Out Sister
The Fall
Beastie Boys
Run DMC
Christians
Black
Heart
Then Jerico
Terence Trent D'Arby
Bros
Sinead O' Connor
Debbie Gibson
Bangles
Martika
Salt N Pepa
Transvision Vamp
S' Express
Yazz
Wonder Stuff
Gloria Estefan
Neneh Cherry
INXS
REM
Kirsty MacColl
Lisa Stansfield
Happy Mondays
Beautiful South
Blur

:biglick: Warrant has to be my all time fav..although Poison, Bon Jovi, Mr. Big--they're all right up there:D

Originally posted by Gunner Girl
My faves:

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Poison
Bon Jovi
Motley Crue

& too many more that come to mind!!

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I have to agree with this one and add Madonna, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, John Cougar Mellencamp, Def Leppard, Paula Abdul, Martika, Skid Row, Warrant, Mr. Big, Queen............



there are way to many to list :) :) :) :wildthing :dance:

Guns N Roses
Def Leppard
REO Speedwagon

My favorite band is BON JOVI! The best in the 80's and still ROCKING today! :cool:

This is going to be a tough one, because there were so many good ones out there, but I guess my favorite bands of the 80s are:

XTC
Talk Talk
Duran Duran
Spandau Ballet
Squeeze (I know both XTC and Squeeze started in the 70s, but they didn't really get big until the 80s)
Bananarama
The Bangles
Siouxsie and the Banshees
PIL
Winger
The Alarm
U2
Madness
Bow Wow Wow

In no particular order

Prefab Sprout
Prince
ABC
Janet Jackson
Billy Joel
Basia
Matt Bianco
Swing out sister
Soul II Soul
Asia
Yes
Spandau Ballet
The The
Roxy Music
Bryan Ferry
Wendy and Lisa
Kid Creole and The Coconuts

1. Tears for fears

2. U2

3. Police

4. Forginer 4

5. Journey

6. Def Leppard

7. Stray Cats

8. Alda Nova

9. Pink Floyd

10. AC/DC

And the list goes on and on

THE ENGLISH BEAT
Siouxie and the Banshees
Gene Loves Jezebel
The Cure
Depeche Mode
Lloyd Cole and the Comotions

...and all the gorgeous and glorious music the like of which we'll probably not see again.

BON JOVI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A-HA only had one hit in the U.S.A. but were successful in the U.K. and sang some great songs (esp. The Living Daylights and Stay on these roads).
Duran Duran are also great of course.

Hungry Like The Wolf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

Depeche Mode! :mad:

Phew. That was easy :)

FLEETWOOD MAC
Depeche Mode
Duran Duran
Tears For Fears
Bon Jovi
Berlin
OMD
Nu Shooz

Another vote for Depeche Mode! :D

NIGHT RANGER
BON JOVI
FOREIGNER
VAN HALEN
MOTLEY CRUE
REO SPEEDWAGON
CHICAGO
STYX
POISON
JOURNEY


.......list could go on and on and on and on :)

Well, gee. Hmmmmmm. I would have to say SLAYER!!! :lol:

ABC will always be my favourite :thumb:

But I must also give a close second award to One to One. Not as well known outside of Canada, but still a wonderful group :thumb:

Duran Duran
The Police
The Cars
Madness
The Cure
The Pretenders