Music
The 80s became the golden ages of music. Therefore, here you will find our TOP10 artists, relevant and smashing hits of those days. In this TOP10 you will even find a cool cover.
Michael Jackson, Madonna, U2, Prince or Police are just some examples of artists that paved the way for nowadays influences in the world of music. The 80's brought a mixed musical style made of pop, alternative rock and trash metal.
VERSION by Javier Erro
Our fellow Javier Erro gifts us with his voice and this magnificent cover of the song 'Carrie', by Europe, such a hit born in the 80s. Hope you enjoy it. LISTEN TO IT HERE
TOP ARTISTS
MADONNA
Attention-calling figure.
Queen of pop.
Real icon of female music Thundering image.
SONG: Like a Virgin
U2
Alternative music. Rock and punk plus an electronic pop. Political issues on the lyrics.
SONG: With Or Without You
WHITNEY HOUSTON
One of the best vocalists Stunning vocal technique. Actress, composer, producer, entrepreneur and model.
MICHAEL JACKSON
King of pop. Musical phenomena. Innovative rhythms. Groundbreaking image.
ALASKA
One of the main figures during the 'Movida Madrileña'. Key musical and TV personalty in Spain. Great musical carrier
SONG: A Quién le Importa
QUEEN
Created in London in the 70s, reached his peak in the 80s
Leaded by Freddy Mercury. Peculiar voice
SONG: Don't Stop Me Now
THE POLICE
Jazz, reggae and rock. Sting as a vocalist. More than 70 million copies sold. The group split up unexpectedly.
SONG: Every Breathe You Take
MECANO
First Spanish group w/ one million copies. Formed by Ana Torroja, Nacho and Jose María Cano. Split up in 1992
SONG: Me Cuesta Tanto Olvidarte
PINK FLOYD
British rock. Highly philosophic content on its lyrics. Innovative album covers. Well elaborated live shows. 300 million copies sold worldwide.
SONG: Another Brick in the Wall
HI MTV!
MTV says hi to the era of the videoclip. Resource of record labels and artists in order to get more popularity. Thriller is a clear example, and aso Billie Jean, both by Michael Jackson. Thriller, the best-selling album in history. Also from that moment onwards, the channel began broadcasting 'negro' videoclips. It was time for new marketing and new ways of composing music. MTV opened up in 1st. August in 1981 with "Killed The Radio Star", by "The Buggles". Programmes such as 120 Minutes, MTV Unplugged, Headbangers Ball, Club MTV 0r the Video Music Awards are amongst its most popular ones.
