The 80s was a unique decade, with fashion, technology, and music having some ground-breaking turning points. It’s no surprise that many people are all too eager to capture the same spirit that defined that decade, at least the way it’s usually remembered in the United States. To this end, folks may throw … Read more
The 1980s is the decade that saw major socioeconomic change due to advances in technology. This decade, for many people, is both awesome and horrible at the same time. If you grew up in the ‘80s, you know what a glorious time it was to be alive. But if you’re from a … Read more
It’s incredible to think that music comes in many styles and forms that appeal either to the broader audience or to a particular type of audience. Rock and pop music have branched out to different styles, including new wave. New wave emerged onto the music scene during the late 1970s and early … Read more
The 1980s were a decadent, catastrophic, and groundbreaking decade, not just in the United States, but in many parts of the world as well. The decade hosted a remarkable range of environmental, political, and pop-cultural events. It was the decade of Ronald Reagan in America who had a conservative agenda that shaped … Read more
Aside from the wonderful songs in the 80s, another thing that a lot of people admire is album covers. It’s because album covers are the visual accompaniment to the music that each album contains. The album covers back in the 80s, mostly featured the bright and manic aesthetic of the decade. Most … Read more
If you watch TV shows today and compare them to the shows back in the 80s, you will notice that the ones you watch today don’t usually involve aliens, androids, or adorably inept superheroes which were all part of television shows that were on the air in the 80s. Some of the … Read more
During the 1980s, fashion was at its boldest. It is a decade of excess, and it left a fashion aftershock. Some of the notable fashion styles in the 80s were big, bold curly hair and side ponies. Hair sprays are also popularly used way back. Aside from those, people also wore bright … Read more
In the 80s, hairspray, spandex, and rock music were very popular. If you’re from that decade, maybe you still remember the soundtrack you have when you drive to school or out of town. Or perhaps you still remember the concerts you’ve attended way back. Sometimes it feels great to reminisce about those … Read more
If you love music, then you likely keep your favorite bands’ or artists’ albums, posters, and other merchandise. Maybe you listen to them every morning or in your free time.But aside from listening to music, you can also learn more by reading books about them. Some books can tell you lots of … Read more
There are several iconic moments that make up the 80s decade overall. However, the sporting moments of that time period are really something to remember. We know that in every sport, there’s at least one figure that breaks out and makes a name for themselves. Such events and more are what make … Read more
It seems the political arena is filled with scandals in every decade. Some people might look back on the 80s as a happier, optimistic time, but even that decade wasn’t free of its political scandals. Indeed, there are several scandals within these ten years that are still influencing the political scene of … Read more
There are several things which make the 80s such an iconic and memorable decade. Even if we didn’t grow up during that time, it’s evident that this was an era that created some very interesting tropes and trends for the future. We might fondly remember the game shows every night, for instance, … Read more
Can you imagine our world without Microsoft Windows, DNA fingerprinting, and Apple computers? Kind of hard, right? Well, all of those technologies and innovation was started in the 1980s. When we hear and think of the 80s, some of us may immediately think of Madonna, U2, or even former president Ronald Raegan. … Read more
Originally formed in 1980, Flock of Seagulls is an iconic English new wave band that was led by vocalist and keyboardist Michael “Mike” Score and his brother Alister “Ali” James Score as the drummer. This famous line up was completed by Francis Lee “Frank” Maudsley who played the bass, and Paul Reynold’s … Read more
The 80’s gave us so much to remember from music, fashion and movies. There’s the MC Hammer pants, Rick Astley, Metallica, Back to the Future and many more. But another thing that is iconic during the 1980s were cars. This is the era where sports cars meet comfort, where innovation and design … Read more
The 1980’s was a decade when video games exploded in popularity. But aside from video games, it was also a special decade for toys such as the Cabbage Patch Dolls and other action figures. If you grew up in the 80’s, it’s possible that you owned many of these toys, but if … Read more
Most of us have that one Disney movie that makes our hearts skip a beat even with just the mere mention of its title. That Disney movie that transports you back to the cinema where you first saw it. Disney movies are different for every generation but one thing they have in … Read more
Today, watching cartoons is easy as pie. You will just have to take out your iPad or turn on your Smart TV, open Netflix and watch whatever cartoon you want to watch. In most cases, you wouldn’t even have to wait a week to watch another episode. A whole season is uploaded … Read more
The 1980’s was a decade where Hollywood produced a lot of great films that were aimed at a teenage audience. These teen movies resonated with most of us because our teenage years were the most angst-ridden and formative years of our lives. The teen movies of the 1980’s vary in genre but … Read more
Because all of the major turmoils from the 1960s and the 1970s — the counterculture movement, the Vietnam war, the Watergate scandal and the domestic economic crisis — many Americans were left frustrated. Their confidence towards their fellow citizens and the government were severely undermined. By the end of Jimmy Carter’s presidency, … Read more
The 1980s saw significant films. It was definitely the decade of the blockbuster films, spurred by the success of Star Wars in the 1970s. It was the decade of the blockbuster science fiction films (such as Star Wars sequels The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi), teen comedies (Say Anything, … Read more
The 1980s saw the rise of pop music and heavy metal and the beginnings of rap. Check out these top artists and bands of the 80s dude! Def Leppard Formed: November 1977, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Members: Joe Elliott (vocals), Rick Savage (bass), Pete Willis (guitar, 1977-82), Tony Kenning … Read more