The 80s became the era of the "New Wave" - when various genres of rock music appeared. Today, rock is still popular all over the world. Both adults and teenagers listen to it. Hits that appeared almost 40 years ago are still loved and occupy an important place in the soul of almost every person. Rock will never die. We present to your attention the 13 best bands that gave our world amazing music.
1. Journey
Journey is an American rock band formed by former members of Santana in 1973. Between 1978-1987 the band sold 80 million copies of their albums worldwide. Journey's most successful albums are "Escape" (1981) and "Frontiers" (1983). And the most famous hit, which is familiar to many, is "Don't Stop Believin" in 1981.
2. Metallica
Metallica is an American metal band that formed in 1981. This group became famous in 1983 after releasing their first album "Kill 'Em All". Their most famous hits "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Master of Puppets" will forever remain in our hearts.
3. The Cure
The Cure are a British rock band that formed in 1976. For all the time of its existence, the members of the group constantly changed and only frontman Robert Smith remained the only permanent member of the team. The most famous singles of this British group are "Just Like Heaven" (1987), "Friday I'm in Love" (1992) and "Love song" (1989).
4. Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band that formed in 1983. In the 1980s, the hits of this group sounded in every bar in America. The group achieved worldwide popularity after the release of their third album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986.
5. Foreigner
Foreigner is an American rock band formed in 1976. Some of the best hits of this group blew up the 80s. Among them were "Urgent" (1981) and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" (1981). And their most successful single appeared in 1984 under the name "I Want to Know What Love Is".
6. Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode is a British electronic rock band that formed in 1980. This is one of the most successful bands in the world. It is difficult to determine the best and most popular hits of this group, but still we will point out some amazing songs here: "Never Let Me Down Again" (1987), "Stripped" (1986), "Just Can't Get Enough" (1981).
7. Duran Duran
Duran Duran are a British pop rock band formed in 1978. The band became famous not only for their memorable singles ("Hungry Like The Wolf" (1982) and "The Wild Boys" (1984)), but also for the controversial music videos that hit MTV in the early 80s.
8. Def Leppard
Def Leppard are a British rock band formed in 1977. The group became popular in 1983 - 1989, when the platinum albums "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria" (1987) were released. The most successful singles in their entire career are "Love Bites" (1987), "Pour Some Sugar On Me" (1987), "Armageddon It" (1987).
9. Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band that formed in 1985. The band rose to prominence after releasing the album Appetite for Destruction in 1987. Their biggest worldwide hits are "Sweet Child O' Mine" (1987), "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), "Paradise City" (1987).
10.AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band that formed in 1973. Despite the fact that the group appeared in the 70's, it did not become popular until the release of one of the best-selling albums in 1980 "Back in Black". AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band in the world.
11. U2
U2 is an Irish rock band that was formed in 1976 by teenage musicians. Four years later they released their debut album "Boy". But world fame and recognition brought them the album "The Joshua Tree" (1987), which is one of the greatest rock albums.
12. The Police
The Police are a British rock band that formed in 1977. The band became world famous in the early 80's and their album "Synchronicity" (1983) reached number one in the UK and US charts. The group broke up in 1984, but before that they managed to give the world such amazing hits as "Every Breath You Take" (1983) and "Don" t Stand So Close to Me "(1980).
13. Queen
Queen is a British rock band that formed in 1970. This band has become one of the most successful bands in the history of rock music. She rose to prominence in the mid-70s, but the group gained worldwide fame in the early 80s with the release of "The Game" (1980) and such a great hit as "Another One Bites the Dust" (1980).
How to arrange a real disco at a wedding, birthday or corporate party, so that it is not only fun, but also original? Order foreign singers of the 80-90s for the holiday. The Big City agency has been organizing concerts with the participation of world-famous stars since 2008. A wide selection of celebrities who will sing at any event allows you to choose the best performer, whose songs and mood will most clearly emphasize the theme of the holiday. Your guests will be delighted with the disco with foreign singers of the 80s.
Pop culture of the 80s and 90s
The list of foreign singers of the 80s and 90s is quite large - in the Big City agency you can choose a musician whose work would most successfully fit into the theme of a corporate party or birthday. Or maybe you are arranging a wedding in the style of the 80s? Then, without fail, a disco with foreign artists will make the event unforgettable for the hosts of the celebration and their guests. Or do you and your guests simply appreciate the work of artists of those years? In any case, the disco stars of the 80s and 90s will be a real spectacle and decoration of any event - commercial or private.
The music of the 80s and 90s is very diverse - disco, reggae, rock and roll, hip-hop. You can choose what you like the most without thinking about organizational issues. Since 2008, the Big City agency has been creating events of any scale and doing the entire cycle of work that is associated with a celebrity performance at a corporate party, birthday or any other holiday. We have a lot of experience and an important mission to create a fun, original and lively atmosphere.
List of foreign pop singers of the 80s and 90s
The best foreign artists of the 80s sang in different styles and directions, but they have one thing in common - the musicians are still very popular and in demand at holidays of various sizes. Big City Concert Agency organizes concerts of such popular performers of the 80s and 90s as Dr. Alban, Umberto Tozzi, Paul Young, Shaggy, Murray Head and others.
The opportunity to order an artist to perform at a holiday is not as rare as it used to be. Now you can invite famous world musicians of the 80s to a holiday, no matter if it is large-scale or private. All those present on it - from young to old - will be satisfied. Affordable prices and quality of organization are the main components of the work of the agency "Big City", so it is worth entrusting the issues of holding holidays to us.
How to choose foreign singers of the 80s: a list with photos
The number of stars who cooperate with the Big City agency is constantly increasing, this is a guarantee of the quality and benefits of cooperation with us. Here is a small list of foreign singers of the 80s and 90s (men):
- Haddaway - the idol of millions of people, a black man - the author of the popular "What is love", which immediately after the release took the first lines of the charts in almost all countries of Europe, Asia and America. Until now, this song, as well as other compositions of one of the best performers, are considered the benchmark disco music of that time.
- Bob Dilan is the second most important person in world culture (after the Beatles), a cult figure in foreign music of the 80s and 90s. The Big City agency will organize a concert for you with his participation.
- Thomas Anders from the disco group Modern Talking is a popular foreign singer of the 80s and 90s, as well as the songwriter who brought the band's wild popularity around the world. Your event will sparkle with different colors if Thomas Anders sings at it.
- Chris Isaak is one of the most popular foreign artists, he is also called the modern Elvis Presley. He can sing his popular hits at your event. Do you remember Wicked Game and Blue Hotel?
You still don't know which popular English-speaking performers of the 80s and 90s to order? In the catalog of singers (men) of the 80s and 90s, you can find exactly those who will make your event original and take guests to the hard times of the disco of the 80s and 90s. In the huge list of performers you will find exactly what you and your guests need.
Organization of concerts with the participation of foreign musicians of the 80-90s
Karaoke and just songs are an obligatory attribute of any celebration, it is everywhere and always will be. For weddings or birthdays, a toastmaster is often ordered to entertain guests. Almost all holidays are the same, because they are organized according to the same scenario. Make your event original, surprise your guests - invite foreign performers and you will delight even the most serious and respectable people.
Popular singers (foreign) of the 80s and 90s are one of the most popular destinations in organizing holidays. Retro performers gave the world famous hits, on which more than one generation grew up. Therefore, the disco of the 80s is a popular theme at events, and our team will organize a concert with the participation of musicians at any holiday with great pleasure. In the list of foreign performers, you will definitely find someone who suits you. Because the Big City agency has a large database of performers with whom it works without intermediaries. This means that the prices for the services of our company are affordable and able to please their customers.
Benefits of cooperation with us
HOW TO ORDER A STARS PERFORMANCE FOR A CORPORATE AND PRIVATE EVENT OF THE HOST.
P invite the popular foreign or Russian artist,actor or famous band in your city, find out how much it costs to perform at a private or corporate event, book the date of the event, you can contact us in real time. Send a preliminary application from the site or contact us using the contact information.
D entrust us with the organization and holding a concert by order, performance of the stars Russian and foreign stage, ordering popular artists and show business hosts for a corporate party or wedding, company anniversary or birthday, to a club for a party or presentation.
M we will quickly decide all questions regarding the repertoire, the intricacies of ordering stars, prices, performance times and other nuances, taking into account all your wishes. We can make proposals based on the taste and budget of our customers, we are attentive to the wishes of each client and guarantee a thoughtful organization of the event. Official conclusion of the contract.
Honorary to order a performance popular foreign and Russian artists is installed on the site for Moscow and the region (except for the New Year period). Send a preliminary application for your city or contact us directly using the contact details on the website.
C price and final cost star performances at a corporate company or presentation, at a wedding or anniversary, festival or sporting event, taking into account the rider, will become known after agreeing on the date, city and venue for organizing a private or corporate holiday.
Prepayment and final settlements. "Date booking":
Guarantees of performance and arrival of artists. After agreeing on the rider and the fee on the date of the event, "Customer"- private or legal person and Company "Executor", conclude a bilateral agreement for the participation (performance) of the artist in the concert program within the terms established by this Agreement.
It is also necessary to remember that after negotiations with the artist and the approval of the rider, 50% of the fee will be needed to conclude the Contract. The second part is paid 14 days before the event.Without advance payment under the contract cCompany "Executor", date booking and artist performance are excluded.
Celebrities of show business, popular musical groups and performers of world significance - this is the main direction of our activity. Experienced and creative organizers of the agency, without unnecessary red tape, will issue an invitation to your favorite singer, presenter or musician, and will also be able to create an atmosphere of impeccable celebration and excellent mood.
P excellent organization celebrations at any level . Whatever event you are planning, it will be held at the highest level. You do not have to rack your brains over solving endless organizational issues. We will completely take on this task!
AND individual approach. Each holiday is special in its own way, and in confirmation of this thesis, we will select the most interesting repertoire for you, safely resolve all the nuances with the invitation of the selected performer, and also take into account all your wishes on this occasion.
Z conclusion of a formal contract. Since our agency works only on a prepaid basis, we conclude an appropriate agreement with the client, detailing all the obligations and rights of each of the parties.
T face-to-face calculations of the final cost. As soon as we receive all the information you need about the upcoming event, we immediately proceed to the calculation of our services, taking into account all possible nuances.
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For 10 years the Big City concert agency has been organizing events with the participation of famous artists from Russia and abroad. We work directly with many idols of the public and offer our customers a transparent payment system and the quality of the celebrations. A large selection of musicians of different genres allows you to choose exactly the one who will provide an atmosphere at your corporate party, birthday or wedding that everyone present will be happy about. From the list of Russian rock bands of the 90s, you can invite such legends of heavy music as Bi-2, Spleen, 7B, Diana Arbenina, Dances Minus. For fans of the alternative, we can organize a concert by Slot, Tracktor Bowling, Amatory or Stigmata.
Personal concert from rock musicians
The list of Russian rock bands of the 80-90s, presented in our catalog, contains well-known bands, whose work is adored, covered and divided into quotes. There has always been a huge demand for quality, meaningful music. Now it is also relevant, so if you want to make a corporate party or anniversary unforgettable, invite a star to your holiday. You can order popular Russian rock bands of the 80s from the list - Zemlyany, Alisa, Chaif, Aria, DDT, Time Machine, Mumiy Troll and many other musicians whose records diverged in no time.
Which artists can be booked for events
Russian rock bands of the 80s and 90s are represented only by the most famous bands that have earned their authority with powerful music and lyrics. Musicians who have earned their popularity thanks to their talent. You don't know who you want to invite to the event? The Big City concert and holiday agency will help you select popular Russian rock bands of the 90s from the list for your holiday and organize it, taking into account all the wishes and suggestions. Some groups that are worthy of an invitation to a private or corporate holiday:
- The Lyube group and Nikolai Rastorguev will bring solemnity to the atmosphere of your holiday and charge you with patriotic energy.
- The Leningrad group will blow up the public and leave no chance for boredom. Everyone present will be delighted, regardless of gender and age.
- Gorky Park is a cult group of the 80s, whose song Moscow Calling brought them wild popularity in America and Europe.
Of course, the choice of a Russian rock band of the 80s and 90s depends entirely on the musical preferences of the customer, but one thing is obvious - a celebrity is your guest - this is solid, interesting and outstanding. Specialists of the Big City agency are ready to take full responsibility for organizing any holiday.
List of Russian punk rock bands of the 90s
Punk is a subculture, a separate milestone in the history of heavy music, because this genre embodies a critical attitude towards society and generally accepted moral standards. Many people now listen to punk rock of the 80s and 90s with nostalgia, words are important for some, and someone is interested in the rhythm of guitar strings, which energizes and drives. Order the best Russian rock bands of the 90s for yourself and your guests and your event will remain in your memory for a long time. Prince, Cockroaches, Brigade Contract, Lumen, Lyapis Trubetskoy - the list of popular Russian rock bands of the 80s can be continued for a long time. Our concert agency cooperates with all famous artists from Russia and abroad, so we provide our clients with a huge selection of musicians who can be invited to private or public events.
Reasons for choosing "Big City"
The high level of professionals of the concert agency "Big City" helps to embody the most daring fantasies of customers. We provide musicians to order and provide a cultural program at the event. Working with us, you will receive a concert of your favorite artists of those years, as well as many benefits, because we:
- On the market since 2008, which means that for 10 years we have been creating a festive mood and inviting celebrities to corporate parties, birthdays, weddings.
- We make an event "for a million" for affordable money thanks to direct cooperation with musicians.
- We have a huge database of artists, we work with them on an ongoing basis. We guarantee high-quality sound and a spectacular show at your holiday.
- We carry out a cycle of work on the creation and organization of celebrations of various sizes - from small private to public, accessible to the general public.
The 80s is the era of the "New Wave" (a term for various genres of rock music), rock music continues to be a success with a wide audience. And it was during this period that they gained popularity and numerous rock bands appeared. And towards the end of the 1980s, rock becomes the largest, most commercially successful form of music in the United States and around the world. Below is a list of the top ten rock bands of the 80s.
Metallica is an American thrash/heavy metal band characterized by fast tempo, instrumental prowess and aggressive guitar solos. It was founded on October 15, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA. After two years on the underground scene and recording several demos, the band rose to prominence in 1983 after the band released their first album, Kill 'Em All. In total, Metallica, as of 2015, released 12 studio albums, which were sold in excess of 130 million copies worldwide, which makes it one of the most commercially successful metal bands.
Journey is a rock band formed by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch in February 1972 in San Francisco, USA. The band became commercially successful between 1978–1987, after which it was temporarily disbanded, having sold over 80 million of their albums worldwide and over 47 million in the US. During this period, the group released a string of hits, including the 1981 hit "Don't Stop Believin", which in 2009 became the most streamed track in iTunes history among songs released in the 20th century. Journey's most successful albums are Escape (1981) and Frontiers (1983). In total, the group released 17 albums, of which two are gold, eight multi-platinum and one diamond album.
Iron Maiden are a British rock band formed in late 1975 by bassist Steve Harris and have had a significant impact on the development of metal. They are one of the largest, most successful and best-selling (over 100 million copies worldwide) heavy metal bands of all time. And her vocalist Bruce Dickinson is considered by many to be one of the best heavy metal vocalists in history. In total, the band released 16 studio albums in 2015, the latest of which is The Book of Souls.
Iron Maiden has their own mascot, a symbol named "Eddie", which is featured on all of the band's album covers and is also featured in the sets at all of their concerts.
U2
In seventh place in the list of the best rock bands of the 80s is U2, an Irish rock band from Dublin, founded on September 25, 1976. At the time, they were middle-aged teenage musicians. However, four years later, the musicians signed a contract with Island Records and released their debut album Boy. In total, the team released 14 studio albums, selling more than 170 million copies worldwide. As of 2015, the group has 22 Grammy awards, more than any other in the world. Also, the U2 group is ranked 22nd in the list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Def Leppard are a British rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield. The band debuted with On Through the Night in 1980 and peaked in popularity in 1984-1989 with the platinum albums Pyromania and Hysteria. The team released 11 studio albums in 2015, which have sold more than 100 million copies worldwide. The rock group is ranked 70th in the list of "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". In 1995, the musicians of the Def Leppard group were listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the only performers who performed on three continents within one day.
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in 1972 in Pasadena, California. Immediately after the release of their debut album "Van Halen", the band became world famous, but the most popular album (both in terms of sales and chart positions) is considered to be the sixth studio album called "1984". In total, the team released 12 albums, selling more than 80 million copies worldwide. Van Halen is ranked #7 on the Top 100 Hard Rock Artists of All Time list. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in November 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Two years later, in 1975, their first album, High Voltage, was released. And in 1980, the band recorded their most popular album, Back in Black, which sold over 64 million copies worldwide. In total, AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums worldwide. The band is one of the most influential hard rock bands and is known for its simple three (or four) chord melodies. Unlike most hard rock bands, AC/DC avoid long guitar solos and effects.
Bon Jovi is an American rock band formed in New Jersey in 1983. He is one of the most successful representatives of the glam metal style. The group reached worldwide popularity only with the release of their third album Slippery When Wet, released in 1986. As of 2015, Bon Jovi released 12 studio, 5 compilation and 2 live albums, selling over 100 million copies worldwide. In 2010, the band topped the list of the most profitable guest performers of the year, according to which, during their The Circle Tour, tickets were sold for a total of 201.1 million dollars.
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1985. The band rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s with the release of their first full-length album, Appetite for Destruction, in 1987, which, according to the RIAA, is the most commercially successful debut album in rock and roll history. Guns N' Roses has released 6 studio albums, selling over 100 million copies worldwide, including 45 million in the United States.
Queen
Queen is considered the best rock band of the 80s. This is a British rock band founded in London in 1970. On July 13, 1973, the group releases their self-titled debut album, thanks to which they gain fame in their homeland. However, the 1975 album A Night at the Opera, which is still considered the greatest work of Queen, made a real sensation and world fame. In England, this album went four times platinum. In total, the team released 18 studio albums and sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
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