I know it’s technically '79 but I didn’t discover it until '81.
Anything “Hair Bands” and everything Iron Maiden, JP, Dio, Ozzy, and so on, and so on…
Just a few of my faves… and mostly anything else by these three in the '80s, though there were others that have already been mentioned!
Edit: One more fave:
lol @ shoulderpads
The ultimate 80s shoulderpads were sported by Joan Collins on season 6 of dynasty.
Link to video with timestamp (pause asap or you’ll miss 'em!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c3g6tTYoxM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pLgJpK5Fwk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Erk_jL7fw
just some of my favs
If you look too hard they may take an eye out!
Also, I had a watch just like this in high school. It went well with my jean jacket with a black and white striped tiger print sewn on the back. Yes, there was a mullet involved.
Synchronize Swatches!
/woosh
I owned each of those albums back then, as well as seeing them all in concert at the time. James was in the arm cast when I saw them in Atlanta with Guns and Roses and Faith No More.
Queensryche had me with the 1st words repeating on their Warning album. Such a talented band. Geoff Tate even hosts group trips. I don’t know how expensive it would be, but hanging out with him for a couple of days in a beautiful spot of the world sounds fun.
https://youtu.be/Sa47RKkZV8E?si=WMiL12X9oaT8lA_P
My first concert was in 83’ where I got to watch these guys as a 13 year old. It was amazing!
Some 80s pop rock and new wave
The Outfield - All The Love In The World - YouTube
Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? (Official Music Video) - YouTube
i got to see half of Queensryche for their Operation: Mindcrime anniversary. It was really great. My mother has all of their albums. She really got me into the band, and 80’s in general, lol.
I’d love to talk to him/meet him. he seems pretty chill