Russian musicians from the 80s and 90s. The brightest domestic performers of the eighties

The 80s became the era of the "New Wave" - ​​when various genres of rock music appeared. Today, rock is still popular all over the world. Both adults and teenagers listen to him. The hits that appeared almost 40 years ago are still loved and occupy an important place in the soul of almost every person. Rock will never die. We present to your attention 13 of the best bands that gave our world amazing music.

1. Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed by former members of Santana in 1973. Between 1978-1987, the group sold 80 million copies of their albums worldwide. Journey's most successful albums are "Escape" (1981) and "Frontiers" (1983). And the most famous hit, which is familiar to many, is “Don’t Stop Believin” from 1981.

2. Metallica

Metallica is an American metal band that formed in 1981. This group became famous in 1983 after they released their first album, “Kill ‘Em All.” Their biggest hits "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "Master of Puppets" will forever remain in our hearts.

3. The Cure

The Cure are a British rock band that formed in 1976. Throughout its existence, the members of the group constantly changed and only frontman Robert Smith remained the only constant member of the group. The most famous singles of this British group are “Just Like Heaven” (1987), “Friday I’m in Love” (1992) and “Love song” (1989).

4. Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band that formed in 1983. In the 1980s, this group's hits were heard in every bar in America. The band achieved worldwide popularity after the release of their third album "Slippery When Wet" in 1986.

5. Foreigner

Foreigner is an American rock band formed in 1976. Some of this group's greatest hits rocked the 80s. Among them were "Urgent" (1981) and "Waiting for a Girl Like You" (1981). Their most successful single appeared in 1984, entitled “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

6. Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode is a British electronic rock band that formed in 1980. This is one of the most successful groups in the world. It is difficult to determine the best and most popular hits of this group, but still we will indicate here some amazing songs: “Never Let Me Down Again” (1987), “Stripped” (1986), “Just Can’t Get Enough” (1981).

7. Duran Duran

Duran Duran is a British pop rock band formed in 1978. The group became famous not only for its unforgettable singles ("Hungry Like The Wolf" (1982) and "The Wild Boys" (1984)), but also for its controversial music videos, which became popular on MTV in the early 1980s.

8. Def Leppard

Def Leppard is a British rock band formed in 1977. The group became popular in 1983 - 1989, when the platinum albums "Pyromania" (1983) and "Hysteria" (1987) were released. The most successful singles of their entire career are considered to be “Love Bites” (1987), “Pour Some Sugar On Me” (1987), “Armageddon It” (1987).

9. Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band that formed in 1985. The group became famous after releasing the album "Appetite for Destruction" in 1987. Their best hits, heard all over the world, are “Sweet Child O" Mine" (1987), "Welcome to the Jungle" (1987), "Paradise City" (1987).

10.AC/DC

AC/DC is an Australian rock band that formed in 1973. Despite the fact that the group appeared in the 70s, it only became popular when one of its best-selling albums was released in 1980, "Back in Black". AC/DC is the most successful and famous rock band in the world.

11. U2

U2 is an Irish rock band that was formed in 1976 by teenage musicians. Four years later they released their debut album "Boy". But the album “The Joshua Tree” (1987), which is one of the greatest rock albums, brought them worldwide fame and recognition.

12. The Police

The Police are a British rock band that formed in 1977. The group became internationally famous in the early 1980s and their album "Synchronicity" (1983) reached number one in the UK and US charts. The group broke up in 1984, but before that they managed to give the world such amazing hits as “Every Breath You Take” (1983) and “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” (1980).

13. Queen

Queen is a British rock band that was founded in 1970. This group became one of the most successful groups in the history of rock music. It became famous in the mid-70s, but the group gained worldwide fame in the early 80s, when they released the album "The Game" (1980) and such a great hit as "Another One Bites the Dust" (1980).

The eighties were a very interesting period for Russian show business. Soviet foundations gradually ceased to operate, and extraordinary and talented young men - singers of the 80s, Russians - appeared on the stage. The list can be continued almost endlessly. It is also interesting that real masters and representatives of the new stage often met on the same stage. Also during these years there was a flourishing of rock culture, which had previously been within strict limits.

Legends of the stage

The founders of modern pop music were the singers of the 70s and 80s (Russian). Their list includes well-known names:

1. Vladimir Presnyakov (senior) in the late 70s made a dizzying career in the Gems group. In 1987, he left the big stage to help his son take his first steps in show business.
2. In the 80s, Valery Leontyev dressed more modestly, but he was already famous thanks to his collaboration with Raymond Pauls. At the end of the decade, sales of Valery's sound carriers broke all records.
3. The peak of Lev Leshchenko’s career was the closing of the Olympics in Moscow. Not many singers of the 80s (Russian), the list of which is almost limitless, can boast of such an honor.

Other worthy performers of that time can be included in the same list. Joseph Davydovich Kobzon, for example, by the eighties had already become a vocal teacher and was releasing records with recordings of retro songs, but the peak of his career came in the seventies.

Forgotten Artists

Some Russian singers of the 80s, a list of which will be given below, are now unreasonably forgotten:

1. In the late eighties, the USSR was shocked by a group in which a pupil of the orphanage, Yuri Shatunov, performed. His colleague Andrei Razin competently promoted the project, using rumors, doubles and other techniques. Many years later, Yuri was never able to repeat his former success.
2. Viktor Saltykov performed as part of the Electroclub group in the eighties, but he is more often known as the father of Irina Saltykova.
3. Sergei Minaev became the founder of discos and the club movement; today few people remember him.

These performers were consigned to oblivion only because of the rapidly changing stage of that time. The Russian singers of the 80s did not expect such a fate. The list of forgotten stars of the 90s will be much longer, since many then performed one hit and disappeared. Now stars of the 80s and 90s often perform at nostalgic concerts dedicated to that time.

Representatives of rock clubs

The singers of the 80s (Russian) are not all forgotten. The list of men who performed in the genre of rock music consists only of cult personalities who are still active on stage:

1. Vladimir Kuzmin began his career in the late 70s in the Carnival group, but reached the peak of popularity in the 80s with the Dynamik group. He began to be recognized in every home in 1986, when he performed in a duet with Alla Pugacheva. In 2017, he presented the album “Roker-3. Closing of the season."
2. Valery Kipelov began his career in the group “Leisya Pesnya” in 1980. When the team did not pass the state program and closed, he was invited to the Aria group. Since 1985, he performed there. In 2017, he performed at “Invasion” with his own group “Kipelov”, which was created in 2002, when Valery left his previous team due to disagreements.
3. Yuri Shevchuk became famous thanks to his hits “Rain”, “Autumn”, “That’s all...”. Since 1980 he has been the leader of the DDT group. He is distinguished by opposition views and does not accept any government. In 2017, he became the headliner of the “Invasion” festival, performed for 2.5 hours and was well received by the public.
4. The following singers of the 80-90s became an unusual phenomenon for the stage. The list of “Russian cult rockers of the 80s” is completed by two performers: the Samoilov brothers - Vadim and Gleb. Not long ago, their creative paths diverged, Gleb became the leader of the Matrixx group and in 2017 will delight the public with a new album, and Vadim is the President's Plenipotentiary Envoy. He regularly performs at Russian venues and has participated in concerts in Syria and Donbass. In recent times, the Saimolovs performed in the style of “rock decadence”, which is why they differ from those listed above.

The eighties became a golden age for Russian rock. Most of the idols of even modern fans of this genre came from this period. The list of singers can include Grebenshchikov, Shklyarsky, Makarevich, Kinchev and many others.

Lost Talents

The listed lists cannot be considered complete, since they do not contain two surnames - Tsoi and Talkov. Probably, these singers would be more popular than others, because now their songs are remembered with special warmth. For many fans of their work, it is sad that both performers died tragically at the height of their careers. Viktor Tsoi died in a car accident, and Igor Talkov was shot dead behind the scenes of a concert hall in the early nineties.

Tsoi was known as the herald of perestroika. His songs became iconic for many; indeed, the youth of the USSR wanted “change.” Igor Talkov was also a singer of perestroika; his songs were performed during the GKChP putsch. They were more lyrical than Victor's. Talkov’s most famous songs are “Chistye Prudy” and “I’ll be back.”

Let's continue to remember the leading performers of the 70-80s

Joe Dasen. French singer born in New York.

Gilla - Disco singer from Austria. She gained enormous popularity in 1977 after the release of the album in English "Zieh mich aus" and the super-hit Johnny o'e (Johnny).

Francois Claude. One of the first performers of songs in the disco style. He is known for his sequin-covered suits, impeccably coiffed hair and frantic dance routines with his dance group, the Claudettes. Gained fame in the early 60s. In the late 70s he was called the King of French Disco. / The singer died from electric shock in his bathroom on March 11, 1978 at the age of 39. But since then, “Clodomania” has only intensified - hundreds of loyal Klo-Klo fans rush to the dance floor as soon as they hear the first chords of their idol’s legendary hit - “Alexandrie Alexandra”!

Amanda Lear - French pop singer and actress. She sang mostly in English. From the age of 20 she was brought into the world by the great artist Salvador Dali. Amanda began her singing career at the age of 30 and, thanks to the talent of composer David Bowie, immediately became famous. Her hits “Queen from Chinatown”, “Black Lady” and others more than once occupied the top of the charts in Europe.

Mireille Mathieu - French famous pop singer, the dawn of her career was in the 70s. At the beginning of her work, she was called the second Edith Piaf, but thanks to her wonderful voice and talent, Mireille became the symbol and pride of France.

Raffaella Carra - Italian pop singer and film actress. Before her singing career, she starred in TV series, but the song recorded by Rafaella for one TV show received explosive success, which marked the path of the 27-year-old actress. The albums recorded by Raffaella were a great success, and songs one after another crowded to the top of the Italian charts.

Cher - American singer, actress, top model and producer. The first fame came in 1965, when Sherelin performed the song “I remember you as a child.” After this triumph, Cher never left the pedestal of fame. The 70s were especially creative for Cher. Winner of many international awards, Cher was also the producer of the young Michael Jackson.

Tina Turner(at birth Anna Mae Bullock listen)) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and dancer. Winner of eight Grammy awards. For her artistry, temperament and stage expressiveness, she bears the title of “Queen of Rock and Roll”. Tina is listed among the top ten best dancers in the world. Rolling Stone magazine named her one of the greatest singers of our time.

Sir Roderick David "Rod" Stewart is a British singer and songwriter who gained fame first with The Jeff Beck Group and then with The Faces. Rod Stewart achieved his greatest success as a solo artist, mainly in the UK, where 7 of his albums reached first place on the UK Albums Chart, and out of 62 hit singles, 22 were in the top ten. Listed in Q magazine's "100 Greatest Singers" 100 Greatest Singers) Rod Stewart is ranked 33rd.

Sheila - Popular French pop singer of the 60s - 70s. Her debut with the song "When It All Ends" was an explosive success in France. In the late 60s and early 70s, Sheila recorded several albums in English, which were very popular in the old world.

Bonnie Tyler(Bonnie Tyler)- English singer of the 70s - 80s. Fame came in 1975 with the song “Stay in France,” which did not leave the top ten charts in Europe for a month. Bonnie's most popular song is "It's A Heartache", which took first place in Europe and the USA.

Baccarat (Spanish) Baccara listen)) are a Spanish girl pop group from the 1970s and 1980s. She is known worldwide for her hits “Cara Mia”, “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie”, “Sorry I’m A Lady”. The group is named after a variety of rose, which serves as the group’s logo.

Eagles(reads Eagles, translated from English. - “The Eagles”) is an American rock band performing melodic guitar-based country rock and soft rock. During its ten years of existence (1971-81), it topped the American pop singles chart (Billboard Hot 100) five times and the album chart four times (Billboard Top 200). And this composition is an all-time masterpiece.

Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress who has also achieved success as a composer, director, producer and political activist. Winner of two Oscars in the categories “Best Actress” and “Best Original Song”, as well as Emmy, Grammy and Golden Globe awards. Streisand is considered one of the most commercially successful women in modern show business. This is the only artist who led with his albums Billboard 200 in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. In total, more than 145 million copies of her records have been sold worldwide.

Pink Floyd. The British group Pink Floyd has retained fans all over the world for more than thirty years of its existence. Pink Floyd formed in the mid-1960s in London. Its members were guitarist and singer Syd Barrett, bassist Roger Waters, keyboardist Rick Wright and drummer Nick Mason.

Bad Boys Blue- a Eurodisco group formed in Cologne in 1984, which during its history has released about 30 hit singles that hit the charts in many countries around the world, including the USA.

The group is based in the UK.

Well, we don’t even need to talk about the most famous group, the Beatles.

The Beatles ("The Beatles", separately the members of the ensemble are called the “Beatles”, they are also called the “Magnificent Four” and the “Fab Four”) - a British rock band from Liverpool, founded in 1960, which included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr . Stuart Sutcliffe, Pete Best and Jimmy Nicol also performed in the group at various times. Most of The Beatles' compositions were co-authored and signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The group's discography includes 13 official studio albums, released in 1963-1970, and 211 songs.

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