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  1. Music of the United Kingdom (1980s) - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. The 25 Best '80s British Bands, Ranked

    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.

  3. The 100 biggest acts of the 80's in the U.K. - Rate Your Music

    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 …

  4. 13 Of The Most Famous British Rock Bands Of The 1980s

    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.

  5. Top British Bands of the 80s - Mental Itch

    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.

  6. Sweet Dreams: 13 Timeless Early ’80s British Earworms

    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 …

  7. 15 Best British Bands Of The 80s - Guitar Aficionado

    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 …

  8. Best of British - 100 Big UK Hits of the 80s - YouTube

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

  9. 20 Famous British Rock Bands Of The 1980s - Singersroom

    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.

  10. Top '80s Bands, Duos and Solo Artists From England - LiveAbout

    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.