Music
The 1980s saw the rise of electronic dance music and new wave, also known as Modern Rock. As disco fell out of fashion in the early years of the decade, [1] genres such as post-disco, Italo disco, Euro disco, and dance-pop became more popular.
The most popular genres of the 80's
-Hip hop: Hip hop music, also known as rap music, is a popular music genre developed in the United States by African Americans and Latino Americans from the inner city of the Bronx and Harlem of New York City in the 1980s. 1970. Consists of stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rap, a rhythmic speech that is sung. It developed as part of hip hop culture, a subculture defined by four key stylistic elements: MCing/rap, DJ/turntable scratching, break dance and graffiti writing. Other elements include sampling of record beats or basslines (or beats and synthesized sounds) and rhythmic beatboxing.
-Electronic Music: Electronic music is that type of music that uses electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology for its production and performance. In general, one can distinguish between the sound produced by using electromechanical means, from that produced by electronic technology, which can also be mixed.
Most popular artists of the 80's
Bon Jovi: Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in 1983 in New Jersey by its leader and vocalist Jon Bon Jovi. The current line-up is completed by keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, bassist Hugh McDonald and guitarist Phil X. The latter replaced fellow guitarist Richie Sambora, who left the lineup in 2013 after spending thirty years with it due to differences. with his partners. It is one of the most successful rock groups of all time.
Guns N' Roses: Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band formed in Hollywood on the Sunset Strip area around Santa Monica in the Los Angeles, California metropolitan area in 1985. The group was founded by vocalist Axl Rose and guitarist Izzy Stradlin.It is one of the most successful rock bands of all time, having sold more than one hundred and fifty million records, it is considered a global music icon and is part of the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The popular songs
Billie Jean(Michael Jackson)
Back in Black(AC/DC):
History 80's
1980
John Lennon is shot and dies.
The popular video arcade game "Pac-Man" is released.
1981
Lady Diana Spencer and Charles the Prince of Wales are married.
The cable network MTV (Music Television) is launched.
1983
Motorola introduces the first mobile phones to the United States in 1983.
1984
India's Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, is assassinated.
1985
The first version of Microsoft Windows is released.
1986
The Chernobyl nuclear reactor explodes in the USSR.
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster takes place when the space shuttle
disintegrates after being launched, killing all on board.
1987
"The Simpsons" make their debut on the Tracy Ullman Show.
Margaret Thatcher is elected as the British Prime Minister for the third time
1988
The Soviet Union withdraws their troops from Afghanistan.
1989
The Berlin Wall is torn down at the end of the Cold War.
John Lennon is shot and dies.
The popular video arcade game "Pac-Man" is released.
1981
Lady Diana Spencer and Charles the Prince of Wales are married.
The cable network MTV (Music Television) is launched.
1983
Motorola introduces the first mobile phones to the United States in 1983.
1984
India's Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, is assassinated.
1985
The first version of Microsoft Windows is released.
1986
The Chernobyl nuclear reactor explodes in the USSR.
The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster takes place when the space shuttle
disintegrates after being launched, killing all on board.
1987
"The Simpsons" make their debut on the Tracy Ullman Show.
Margaret Thatcher is elected as the British Prime Minister for the third time
1988
The Soviet Union withdraws their troops from Afghanistan.
1989
The Berlin Wall is torn down at the end of the Cold War.