It's true – the 80's are back! The decision of pop hits is making its way back onto the live music scene. Some of the huge acts are reforming for another assault on the chart and some are even touring again. Duran Duran are about to embark on a national tour and they're not the only ones.
Function bands and tribute bands are also getting in on the act. There are a great many 80's cover bands out there performing up and down the country on a smaller scale to audiences that simply love the 80's. Visit any entertainment agent's website and there are sure to be some 80's tribute bands.
Let's face it a lot of 80's music had that feel good factor and that's what we all love. Even in 2011 when Wham comes on most of the room is up on the floor doing their thing. That kind of nostalgia has a place in our hearts and so it should. While sometimes not some of the most challenging music ever written the catchy melodies and cheesy lyrics just work. They should not but they do.
There are many professional bands have caught on to the new found interest in eighties music and polished up a set of the biggest hits. Doing the rounds in pubs and clubs throughout the UK they earn a good living. A lot of corporate parties book 80's bands for their events too. Now in their 30's the 80's kids have grown up and are successful business people.
There are also a range of eighties radio stations popping up on the Internet with growing audiences. Commercial local radio still includes the hits of the 80's in their playlists as they know what draws in audiences. Record labels are releasing 80's albums for the second time or compilation 80's albums.
You probably know of someone who has thrown a party with an 80's theme. The eighties are everywhere! As well as the music at eighties theme parties most of the fun is dressing up in mullet wigs and other 80's gear.
As the huge stars of the eighties are touring again somehow you should grab a ticket and relive your youth. If you are from the younger generation the go along to see what you're missing – you will probably find you know most of the songs! That's what's great about the 80's. It crosses over from one generation to another. Whether you like it or not the 80's are back!
Immobilienmakler Heidelberg Makler HeidelbergSource by Samuel Joseph Chapman