timeless 80's

[igster]

All of BBD were in New Edition. I just couldn't remember if it was Micheal Bivens or the Bell guy.

[insearchofjustin]

Biv (the short guy in the ugly glasses) discovered them.

No, Boys II Men weren't around in the 80's.

[mikecheck]

did you guy's notice that my posting was in haiku form?

[igster]

And you are...?

Kidding. Bonus points for Martika.

[OrneryEggPlant]

Ratt
Scorps
VanHalen (The real VH includes DLR)
Yngwie Malmsteen
Dire Straits
Bon Jovi

Berlin
B52's
Talking Heads

Bruce Hornsby
Sade
Tracey Chapman

Why I'm compelled to group like that is a mystery. No idea.

[Lady T]

Y'all know how some artists from the 80's are so very 80's that they can't really fit anywhere else? Who do you think were the timeless acts of the 80's? Artists that you can appreciate even today. And do you think the artists from that "era" that are still around today count?

I'm thinking The Smiths, U2, Depeche Mode...

Anyone?

[igster]

Madonna
Beastie Boys
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Prince
Patti LaBelle
Gerardo...okay maybe not

[NikDC]

I agree with iggy's list plus:
Whitney Houston (even drug induced)
perhaps Bon Jovi if they can follow-up Crush with another good album

and Air Supply. Their songs are timeless. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/tongue.gif

[igster]

It's quite a coincidence that you ask this question today. Just yesterday I was thinking (while in traffic...my home away from home) that the Chili Peppers have been visible in a big way for quite some time...and they keep getting better. I'm actually considering buying Californication. Thusly, they have made my list.

Sounds like Lady T is more alternative. The Smiths? Are they still around. Morissey was a freak show.

[bonzbabe]

Duran Duran - saw them on Story Tellers. Not so much to look at anymore, but they still sound great.

Split Enz
Spandau Ballet
Sade

[kevy1]

Men at work
Berlin
The Fixx
Erasure
Squeeze
ABC
Pet Shop Boys

[insearchofjustin]

Janet Jackson

[mikecheck]

Duran Duran, Prince
Beastie Boys, Run DMC
Peter Cetera

The Fat Boys, U2
MC Shy D, Tiffany
Debbie Gibson, Martika

Wilson Phillips, Sting
PC Quest, B-52's
Men at Work, Rick James

Wham!, Atlantic Star
UB40, New Order
Motley Crue, Stryper

Lionel Richie
New Edition, Bobby Brown
Kool Moe Dee, Too Short

The Scorpions, Breathe
Huey Lewis and the News
The Boys, Kid N' Play

As you can tell I'm really, really bored!

And I don't know if you've noticed my haiku 80's skills

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[kevy1]

Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Bananarama
Level 42
Thomas Dolby
Tears for Fears
Heaven 17
Go-Go's
Animotion
Soft Cell
Dexy's Midnight Runners

[insearchofjustin]

Martika? LMAO... yeah, she's timeless alright! http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

[NikDC]

I think you all are just listing those trapped in the 80s now...

or else I'm further out of the music scene then I thought http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/eek.gif

[kevy1]

Concrete Blonde
The Smithereens
Missing Persons
Madness
OMD
The English Beat
Roxy Music
The Motels

[igster]

I know it's been a while since we've had to discuss 80's music, but try to at least read the question before you start listing bands.

Lord, my load is heavy.

[kevy1]

Hey most of the bands I listed are still aroud and touring at least out here in the WEST

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[Lady T]

I definitely agree with some of those. Chili Peppers, prince, madonna.

c'mon, igster...a freak show? that's a little harsh! http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif And no, unfortunately the Smiths haven't been together for quite sometime now.

[igster]

I just call 'me like I see 'em.

I did have Morissey hair for about a day in high school. Then the drugs wore off.

[ellenmed]

Guns N Roses
Pearl Jam
Bon Jovi
Def Leppard
Beastie Boys

Luther Vandross
Mariah Carey
Boyz II Men
Atlantic Star
Teena Marie
Whitney Houston

[bonzbabe]

Red lipstick and drawn butter don't go well together either. You end up looking like a groupie for The Cure.

[igster]

Were Boys II Men around in the 80's? The guy who discovered them was still in New Edition at the time, no?

[bonzbabe]

I thought someone in Bel Biv Devoe "discovered" them. You know - Motown Philly back again, ABC, BBD....

[SidewaysY]

While my favorites aren't exactly popular, I just saw AC/DC and KISS in concert and both have been around since the 70's~ now that is timeless, unless you look at them close up and see all the wrinkles. I saw Styx, as well recently, and they are so old they needed to bring out chairs to sit on after 1/2 the show.

Then there is Judas Priest who is still around as well. I guess I like the ones that have been around so long they'll need wheelchairs by the time they retire.

[silent two]

How come nobody mentioned Michael Jackson? I mean he did a few records in the 80's and he became a huge sensation during that time.


P.S. I forgot to mention that i'm new on this board.

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[silent two]

How come nobody mentioned Michael Jackson? I mean he did a few records in the 80's and he became a huge sensation during that time.


P.S. I forgot to mention that i'm new on this board.

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[Luv2RockNsweat]

Oh yeah, Michael Jackson, the cute little white fellow with all those black brothers and sisters and the bones of the Elephant Man.

Ok, my list includes MJ along with all the other acts mentioned everyone mentioned above plus The Boss (I think he was overlooked) 2nd worst voice in rock (behind Dylan) but a timeless rocker just the same.

[SidewaysY]

He OFFERRED a million for the bones, but they weren't for sale. (At least not for that price.)

[Luv2RockNsweat]

Dang! Then I stand corrected. Not gonna edit it though http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/tongue.gif

[iggy]

Welcome to the new person...forgot the name. Remind me.

[MJ]

OK I'll add my two cents in(its the only sense I've got)


John Mellencamp has remained popular(with us old folks) and has stayed pretty true to his 70/80 roots(he left Jessica Simpson to introduce his music to the kiddies)

Don Henley is also still making some great music even though he waited a long time before giving us some new music.


Sir Elton John is still making music and receiving awards after 30 years(music to animated soundtracks count doesn't it?)