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Pop Music in the 1980s

Pop Music in the 1980s. 5 Artistes from the 1980s you must know. 1. Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson. “King of Pop” Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most successful entertainer of all time Considered by many to be the greatest pop icon of this generation

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Pop Music in the 1980s

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  1. Pop Music in the 1980s

  2. 5 Artistes from the 1980s you must know

  3. 1. Michael Jackson

  4. Michael Jackson • “King of Pop” • Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most successful entertainer of all time • Considered by many to be the greatest pop icon of this generation • Started singing at age 6 as member of the Jackson 5

  5. Michael Jackson • Became a dominant figure in pop scene in the 1980s • Popularized the moonwalk and the robot dance • 1982 album Thriller, is still the best-selling album of all time. • Known for change of appearance over the years – a combination of health issues and plastic surgery • Accused of child sexual abuse in 1993 (settled outside court) and 2003 (not guilty) • Had 2 wives, the first was Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley

  6. Michael Jackson • Died in 25 June 2009, heavily in debt • The following individuals credited Michael Jackson for being an influence: • Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Usher, Adam Lambert, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Justin Bieber • Recommended 80s Michael Jackson songs/MTVs: • Billie Jean (1981), Beat It (1983), Thriller (1983), Bad (1987), Smooth Criminal (1987), Man In The Mirror (1988)

  7. 2. Madonna

  8. Madonna • Full name: Madonna Louise Ciccone • Awarded “Greatest Woman in Music” by VH1 in 2012 • Long music career from 1982 to present • Has a Golden Globe award for the lead role in Evita • Known for being able to reinvent her music and her image to keep herself relevant over the years • Had 2 husbands, the first was actor Sean Penn

  9. Madonna • Has created many controversies with her blatantly sexy image and songs • The MTV “Like a Prayer” offended many Christians and the Pope for images of burning crosses and other suggestive themes • In 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, she performed with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, ending with a mouth-to-mouth kiss

  10. Madonna

  11. Madonna • A big influence to Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. • Recommended 1980s songs/MTVs: • Like a Virgin (1984), Material Girl (1985), Like Prayer (1989)

  12. 3. Prince

  13. Prince • Full Name: Prince Rogers Nelson • Active from 1976 to present (even longer than Madonna) • 8 Grammy awards, 1 Golden Globe, 1 Academy Award (for Purple Rain) • In 1993, he changed his name into a symbol. Since nobody can pronouce the symbol, he was commonly refered to as ‘The Artist Formerly Known as Prince” or simply “The Artist” • In 2000, he returned to being called “Prince”

  14. Prince • While not as controversial as Michael Jackson or Madonna, Prince was known to have prominently sexual lyrics. • Recommended 80s songs: • When Doves Cry (1984) 1999 (1982)

  15. 4. U2

  16. U2 • U2 is an Irish Rock Band formed in 1976. • Still active today (as long as Prince) • Most famous for its lead singer, Bono • Won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band • Widely considered most influential band in the 80s and influenced Coldplay, Radiohead, Lifehouse, etc. • Also famous for their charity work and campaigns for social causes. • Recommend 1980s songs: • Sunday Bloody Sunday (1983), With of Without You (1987)

  17. 5. Queen

  18. Queen • British Rock Band formed in 1970 • Most famous for its lead singer, Freddie Mercury • Released 18 number one albums and 18 number one singles. • Freddie Mercury is known for his flamboyant stage persona, including performing shirtless, or in tights. • Controversial for being a bisexual and for hiding the fact that he had AIDs until one day before his death (24 Nov 1991)

  19. Queen • Queen is known for their musical versatility, and they have influenced artists such as Ben Folds Five, DefLeppard, Foo Fighters, Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Smashing Pumpkins, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert • Songs from 80s: Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1980), Another One Bites The Dust (1980), I Was Born To Love You (1985) • Songs from 70s:Bohemian Rhapsody (1975), We Are The Champions (1977), We Will Rock You (1977)

  20. 20 song from the 1980s you must know

  21. 1981-1985 • Physical – Olivia Newton John • Eye of the Tiger – Survivor • Every Breath You Take – The Police • Sweet Dreams - Eurythmics • Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler • Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper • I Just Called To Say I Love You – Steve Wonder • Careless Whisper – Wham! • We Are The World – USA for Africa • We Built This City – Starship

  22. 1986-1989 • That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick • La Bamba – Los Lobos • Heaven Is a Place on Earth – Belinda Carlisle • Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley • Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin • The Final Countdown – Europe • Kokomo – The Beach Boys • Eternal Flame – Bangles • Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler • Right Here Waiting – Richard Marx

  23. HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S DAY!! Hope You Have Enjoyed Learning about 80s music!!!!

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