Despite a tailing-off period toward the latter part of the decade, New York City's Talking Heads were one of the most popular and critically acclaimed rock bands of the '80s. As part of the seminal '70s New York punk scene and then as one of the lead

Despite a tailing-off period toward the latter part of the decade, New York City's Talking Heads were one of the most popular and critically acclaimed rock bands of the '80s. As part of the seminal '70s New York punk scene and then as one of the lead

In terms of lively eclecticism and independent pop spirit, perhaps no other American band active during the '80s comes close to matching New York's original punk/new wave pioneers Talking Heads. A sense of exploration, discovery and yearning consiste

Why Couldn't a Group Like Aerosmith Have Broken Up Instead of Talking Heads?

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An index of Profiles for the 80s Music guide site.

From Quarterflash to the Smiths to U2, many '80s stars big and small reside in this category. Look inside for profiles and other information about your favorite artists.

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College rock is a blanket term used to refer to early alternative music of the '80s that found its radio home on college stations with an eclectic, independent philosophy. Though much of the music was inspired by punk rock, only a fraction of it soun

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