15 Rock Bands That Ruled the 80s … Then Disappeared! 🎸
The 1980s was a golden era of rock music—an electrifying decade when MTV revolutionized the industry, launching bands and artists into superstardom overnight. One massive hit song, the right music video, and BOOM—you were an icon.
But not every band stayed in the spotlight. Some rock legends rode the wave into the 90s and beyond, while others vanished without a trace. What happened? Why didn’t they survive the changing tides of the music industry?
In this video, we’re diving deep into 15 rock bands that dominated the 80s before mysteriously fading away. From glam metal to new wave, from arena rock to hard rock, these bands left their mark—only to disappear.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
00:40 1. Quiet Riot
02:38 2. A Flock of Seagulls
04:14 3. Frankie Goes to Hollywood
05:54 4. Ratt
07:40 5. Berlin (Original Lineup)
09:54 6. Missing Persons
11:29 7. Soft Cell
13:04 8. Kajagoogoo
14:36 9. Dead or Alive
16:35 10. Information Society
18:18 11. T’Pau
19:57 12. Nu Shooz
21:35 13. Quarterflash
22:49 14. The Outfield
24:37 15. Winger
26:34 Your Turn!
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