The advent of MTV and cable video helped spur what has been seen as a Second British Invasion in the early years of the decade, with British bands enjoying more success in America than they had since …

Oct 15, 2025 · The musicians below capture the essence of this era and highlights the UK bands and groups that not only defined the decade but also left a lasting impact on the music landscape.

Sep 29, 2025 · Here is a look at the top 100 and who accumulated the most weeks in the Top 75 from January 1980 to December 1989. The longest charting hit of the decade? Well it was a song that …

Mar 4, 2024 · In this post, we'll take a look at 13 of the most famous British rock bands of the 1980s, exploring their unique styles and contributions to the world of rock.

In this post, we delve into the top 20 British bands of the 1980s, exploring the distinctive qualities and contributions of each group that made this decade a golden age for British music.

Aug 7, 2025 · In the meantime, get your groove on with these 13 great tracks from the first half of the decade that is so often, and so unfairly, maligned. Oh, two more things: One, the list is in …

Jul 27, 2022 · Popular music has had several “invasions” of British bands over the decades. One of the most popular eras was the first British invasion, featuring rock with a heavy blues influence. The …

Some of the greatest british hits and artists of the 80's on one playlist. Enjoy!

Apr 11, 2023 · From new wave and punk rock to pop-rock and heavy metal, British rock bands of the 1980s covered a wide range of styles, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

Jan 20, 2018 · Here are 10 English artists - listed in no particular order - that offer some pretty good reasons why that small island country remained so important to pop music during the '80s.