Duran Duran made use of the power of music videos in the '80s perhaps better than anyone. The video for "Girls on Film" was initially banned by MTV, which of course made it even more popular. Dokken never quite made it to the top of the metal heap, but founder Don Dokken one of the best names in metal has kept at it for three decades. The band's biggest success came in the late '80s, and they developed a hardcore fan base that still keeps the royalty checks flowing.
This Canadian rock band's songs are usually too long for radio, with guitar solos and instrumental passages that go on for many minutes, but no band was ever more awesome in concert. During their final tour, millions worldwide sang along with hits like "Tom Sawyer" in packed arenas and stadiums. Joy Division was a promising punk band in the late '70s that was poised for success as the decade turned. However, lead singer Ian Curtis' depression and other issues led to him committing suicide just before their first major American tour.
You might not believe it, but there's a direct link between the legendary band Deep Purple and Whitesnake. David Coverdale left Deep Purple in to form Whitesnake, and commercial success on a grand scale came a few years later. The Smiths were that band that the really smart girl who wore a lot of black and contributed tons to the literary magazine in high school listened to.
Their lead singer, Morrissey, went on to become the king of mopey, no-one-understands-my-inner-pain ballads. XTC was another of the wave of British bands that came roaring out the punk scene in the late '70s. They were in mid-tour and poised for huge U. The Police were one of the biggest bands of the late '70s and '80s, and then Sting went on to have his own Tantra-fueled solo career. I've always found it funny that two of their biggest songs sound like they're about a prostitute - "Roxanne" - and being a creepy stalker - "Every Breath You Take.
The mix of 3-D animation and live cuts was visually arresting, and the song itself was awesome even with the "dirty" verse that most radio stations cut out.
Night Ranger's brand of slightly geeky rock-pop occasionally masquerading as metal was mocked by the hard rockers. However, they packed arenas for a couple of years, especially during the "preppy" years. Dee Snider was the clown prince of '80s hard rock.
The band's videos were hilariously creative, and the lyrics were a festival of teenage rebellion and suggestions of immoral behavior. Asia was one of the "supergroups" that blossomed when '70s bands started disbanding and losing personnel. The members came from King Crimson, Yes, The Buggles and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, but it's debatable as to whether the whole was greater than the sum of its parts. This electro-pop group has shown remarkable staying power since forming in Their mix of moody vocals, electronic tweedling and occasional bursts of guitar workmanship has attracted a legion of loyal fans, approaching Deadhead numbers.
Skid Row gets the prize for the best band name of the mid-'80s. How could you not want to see a heavy metal concert put on by a band with a name like this?
They jumped out to early success, with their first two albums going platinum several times over. The '80s heavy metal scene was quickly becoming overcrowded by , so the decision of the group City Kidd to change its name and go for heavy metal gold was a little puzzling.
Tesla went on to sell 17 million records, but didn't in the end leave a big mark. Although they formally disbanded in , the Eagles' music was a huge part of radio airplay in the '80s. You couldn't turn on your local pop or classic rock station without hearing "Hotel California," "Take' It Easy" or one of a dozen other big hits. The Speedwagon actually began rolling in , but the band didn't make its biggest hit album until "Hi Infidelity" in Did you sing into a hairbrush as a kid while dreaming of being a rock sensation?
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Toggle navigation. Questions What's your favorite instrument? Death is that ever looming situation that we can't escape but not everyone is afraid of it. Do you think you are immortal because nothing has really happened to slow you down? Have you abused yourself so you think you escaped death? Are you afraid of it because you're getting older, or do you just ponder death? Do you often feel guilty? Sure you might try to do the right thing, but it might backfire.
On the other hand, you might just be living the life and not caring about what you leave behind in your wake. Do you often feel guilty and reflect those feelings in your deep lyrics? Do you not feel guilty at all, or do you sometimes feel guilty? Why would you want a significant other in your life? It's nice to have someone share your life, but why do you want them in your life to begin with?
There are many different reasons why you would want them there. Do you want to share your thoughts and feelings? Do you want to share a home, adventures, or open yourself up to more friendships? Do you ever cry? Sometimes it makes you feel better especially if you have a stressful career choice if you just let yourself cry a little bit. Do you let yourself cry and you're not ashamed of it?
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There are many ways to approach someone, but how would you say you do it? Would you approach them with a question and get them talking? Would you simply whistle at them? Would you just approach them and get their number, or would you keep your friends close then approach them? What do you wear most? Every band has a different look when they hit the stage, but what would you say you are wearing the most?
Would you say you are wearing button downs and jeans? Are you wearing old band shirts? Are you wearing black and old t-shirts? What are you most likely to be called? Sure there are a lot of words to describe you as, but if someone was to call you one thing, what would it be?
Would they call you creative because of your lyrics? Would they say you are classic because you are the first of your kind? Are you epic because you rock? Or are you rough? If everything starts going wrong, how do you deal with it?
When everything goes wrong it can be hard to keep your cool and composure, but how do you keep it together? Do you turn to your friends to keep you afloat? Do you do a lot of self reflection? Do you start partying and causing trouble? Or do you just keep busy? What scares you the most? There are a ton of scary things out there to watch out for, but you can only pick one in this instance.
Are you the most afraid of selling out because that means you are sacrificing your art? Are you afraid of losing your friends? Are you afraid of losing your edge, or are you afraid of fading away?
If you could study anything what would it be? There are so many cool subjects to study and look into. Would you pick psychology because you can get into people's heads and write stronger music?
Would you pick sociology because it studies people's interactions? Would you pick theater because you would have a stronger stage presence? Or would you pick booze? If someone is heckling you, what do you do? Hecklers can be really annoying.
Do you yell at them and make a fool of them? Do you tell them to be quiet? Do you hit them? Or do you completely ignore them? What are you proud of? There is always a crowing achievement that everyone is proud of. Are you proud of your friendships because they are the things that really mean the most in life? Are you proud of your band's groundbreaking sound? Are you proud of living your life on your terms?
Or are you proud of your voice? What type of student were you in school? There are always the stereotypes of which student everyone was in school, but which group did you fall into? Were you the quiet one that always was just there? Were you the popular one that everyone loved? Were you the trouble maker? The one who grabs life by the horns, takes the microphone and gets the rest of the room to start singing along. Cool and quiet, you're the thinker in your group.
You're less comfortable in the center stage than you are exploring your thoughts and creativity on your own. You prefer a small group of friends to large crowds but the friends you have chosen you hold onto tighter than anything. You're the artsy one. Your life is full of emotion and you love exploring the highest highs and lowest lows in every creative outlet you have.
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