80s Bands and Singers
The Queen of Pop, Madonna, appeared on the scene 'Like A Virgin' Frankie went to Hollywood to 'Relax with 'Two Tribes' the Bangles were having a 'Manic Monday' and Madness were going crazy every other day of the week!
The 80s left an indelible mark on the music scene and it's incredible to think that some of these ever popular tracks were first cut almost a quarter-of-a-century ago.
Time waits for no man - or woman for that matter - but you and your guests could be having the time of your lives if you want to step back in time and recapture the super sounds of the 80s with the crème-de la crème of performers who are masters of their musical craft.
80s Bands and Singers Overview
Now 80S
Midlands based band formed in 1998 and began gigging throughout the UK as an Ultravox Tribute Band. It was during this time that their audiences started to ask them to play other popular 80s hits and so they set to work. They added the superb female vocals of Kerry to enable them to perform anything and everything from the 80s era. One of the band members, Ivan appeared on 'Stars in Your Eyes as 'Tony Hadley of 'Spandau Ballet and went on to win his heat. Bass player Mark has toured as bass player for ELO 2, whilst other members have worked as session musicians and vocalists in a variety of bands.
Relive the classic 80s era with hits like, 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood (Two Tribes) - 'Sweat Dreams (Eurythmics - 'White Wedding (Billy Idol) - 'Kids In America (Kim Wilde) - 'Gold (Spandau Ballet) - 'Manic Monday (The Bangles) - 'Around The World (Lisa Stansfield) - 'Young Guns (Wham) - 'House of Fun (Madness) - 'Look of Love (ABC) - 'Hungry Like A Wolf (Duran Duran) - 'Hold Me Now (Thompson Twins), plus many, many more,
Planet Pop
A five piece band consisting of 4 males and one female. Playing in authentic costumes the very best songs from the 80s. With a non-stop show, guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed, can also do 60s, 70s, and 90s through to current. Typical 80s band covers include, Duran Duran, Madonna Medley, Wham, Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Depeche Mode, Rick Astley, Blondie Medley, Madness Medley, Jocelyn Brown and Michael Jackson.
So 80s
A 5 piece non stop cabaret band. Playing list includes hits from Madonna, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Toni Basil, Blondie, Wham, Communards, Martha & The Muffins, Kim Wilde, Erasure, Duran Duran, Prince, Katrina & The Waves, Human League, Bon Jovi, Soft Cell, ABC, Bananarama, Robert Palmer, Cameo, Dead or Alive and Eurythmics.
(South Wales Gazette)
80S Experience
A 5 piece band authentically recreate the best No. 1 hits of the 80s. This high energy, professional, fast paced show with excellent musicianship and lush harmonies, incorporates music from international artists such as, Wham, Duran Duran, Culture Club, Human League, Adam And The Ants, Madonna, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and many more.
This all encompassing performance features five of Britains most talented musicians with an array of authentic costume changes, crème-de la crème of performers who are masters of their musical craft."