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3 Bands From the Second British Invasion That Dominated the 80s

The first British invasion was so good we Americans just couldn’t go without a second one. So, when the late ’70s and early ’80s hit, bands from the UK flocked to the US like moths to a flame. And ...
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5 Ultra-Romantic Songs by the 80s British New Romantics

Many of the bands of the British New Wave developed a passion for American soul music. After Spandau Ballet’s popularity as a dance band started to wane, Martin Kemp decided to lean in a more soulful ...
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Forgotten 80s British boyband star now writing huge hits for Adele and Celine Dion

Once a teenage heartthrob in one of the original British boy bands, Eg White from Brother Beyond has subtly become one of the masterminds behind some of the biggest pop hits of recent times. While his ...
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43 Years Ago, This Legendary '80s British Pop Cover Became a Massive Hit and Outshined Its Motown Original

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...