Who do u think was the greatest band in the 80's and what kind of impact did they make in the music industry?

SOTT tour band was the tightest mfs I saw.

Hmmm...it's definitely either U2, The Police, or the Time.

U2 or The Clash

U2
Duran Duran
The Police

The Revolution- baby way down low
The Police
Def Leppard
Billy Idol!

The Police, U2, Duran Duran, Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol, Journey, Go Go's

for me they would be The Police,Cameo,U2,The Time,Duran,Duran,Lakeside,Roger&Zapp,also I gotta say when Sting had Branford Marsalis,&that Tight Band during 85-88.that was a tight Band IMHO.I Liked a few others but those Bands kinda stood out for me.others will come to me.

Hands down- The Cure. Robert Smith is singular in his genius.

tie- The Cure
Joy Division/New Order
2- U2
3- Pixies

Queen
U2
Cure
Duran Duran
INXS

these r some of my faves anyway...

Prince , Queen , Madonna , Michael Jackson. Huge Impact on the Industry.
[This message was edited Wed Sep 11 3:41:06 PDT 2002 by Natasha]

Probably The Police.

Natasha said:

Prince, Madonna and Michael aren't bands! I agree they are all hugely important to the 80s, though.

The Cure, New Order, The Smiths and R.E.M...no question about it

but what about the Stone Roses Darin?

or did they come too late to consider them 80's?

TRON said:

I debated adding them for about 5 minutes before I actually posted...

I think they officially started releasing stuff in '89? I believe...late enough that I decided not to call them an 80s band...

Besides, if I call them 80s it makes me feel really old

Either way I'll just say THE STONE ROSES were one of the best bands ever

Here, here! I agree.

two words:

DURAN DURAN

DURAN DURAN :MUSIC:

See Nick in my avatar???

Whatever band Prince had with The Time a close second.

Hello everyone im new to the boards been lurking for awhile just wanted to say hi and post some of favorites from the 80s Duran Duran{looking forward to their upcoming reunion tour} The Cars, Late 80s Depeche Mode, Gary Numan, Rick James, Micheal Jackson up to the dangerous album, The Police, Hall and Oates, The Eurythmics, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Tears For Fears, George Micheal, Lionel Richie, The Human League, Jessie Johnson and of course Prince!

Earth,Wind&Fire had some Moments in the early 80's as did The Brothers Johnson,Bar Kays,Kool&The Gang(though alot of there stuff was Sappy)Loose Ends,SOS Band,Midnight Star,Atlantic Star,Gap Band.

1)Prince and the Revolution
2)The Clash
3)Sade and her band
4)The English Beat
5)Bob Marley and the I-Threes (The months we were graced with in the 80's is qualificaltion enough)
6)Talking Heads
7)Janes Addiction
8)The Police
9)GnR (Shuddup less you have seen them live)
10)The Cult

pleeeaaase!

no question:

morris day and the time

prince as producer and jimmy jam, terry lewis and jesse
as musicians...c'mon that's it!

sorry y'all
may the funk be with you

spitty
[This message was edited Mon Sep 16 15:21:08 PDT 2002 by spitty]

bla, bla,...
hahaha
what about cameo and zapp...eh
c'mon!
damn right:
RICK JAMES
and fo sure:
Barkays



i play the talkbox.

spitty
[This message was edited Mon Sep 16 15:30:38 PDT 2002 by spitty]

If Eurythmics can count as a band, they are tied with the Cure.

THE SMITHS, OF COURSE!!!

Funny to me that the stations that claim to play 80's music as their format forget so many artists.

Where are these people missing on their playlists:

Midnight Star
the Deele
Junior
Lakeside
Bar Kays
Brick
EWF
the TIME
New Edition
Run DMC
SOS Band
Klymaxx
Mary Jane Girls

These are the (cassettes) i bought.

jthad1129 said:

You're right. It's a misnomer. They should be called "MTV Radio".