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2. The 1980’s – a new generation was brought up on television and video images. If the 70’s were about relaxing and having fun, the 80’s were about moving forward. Our country saw a great deal of change in this decade, and the music was right at the heart of the action.

3. MTV changed music forever. Now more than ever, the image of the musician was as important as their musical talent.

4. Things were looking good for America. In the 1980 Olympics, the American hockey team beat the Russians to win the Gold Medal in Lake Placid, New York.

5. Americans had rallied together to see the release of the 53 Americans who had been held hostage in Iran in 1979.

6. April 12, 1981 Americans saw a renewed interest in space exploration with the launch of Space Shuttle Columbia, the first reusable spacecraft.

7. There was even a Cowboy in the White House. Ronald Reagan’s former career as a Hollywood actor made him comfortable in front of the camera. His cowboy image, backed up with tough talk and the biggest peacetime military buildup since World War II, helped to bolster a renewed sense of Patriotism. Reagan enjoyed one of the highest approval ratings of any President.

8. Bruce Springsteen, a gritty singer from New Jersey, had been a popular singer for several years. But his career exploded in the early 80’s when “Born in the USA” was released.

9. The song became an anthem for blue collar America, and Springsteen became a working class hero.

10. The Pride that Americans were feeling left them rooting for the little guy. In some cases, the REALLY little guy. A young Drew Barrymore with…

12. E.T. left everyone wanting to help him “phone home,” and eat Reeses’ Pieces.

13. During the 80’s, we saw that music became increasingly more visual as MTV and music videos were slowly taking the place of radio. But our society was also becoming more visually oriented in other ways as well. Whether at work……. This is a standard desktop computer in the 80’s.

14. …….or at play. Anyone know this video game console? The music for these games was awful and repetitive.

15. Space Shuttle missions were very visual too, but they were becoming commonplace and people were losing interest. To promote their program , NASA decided to allow a civilian to go on a space mission. Who would be the first civilian to go into space? NASA decided that a teacher would be the best candidate, and so, after sorting through many applications, NASA picked school teacher Christa McAuliffe.

16. The crash led to many songs and poems… The next few slides are an Excerpt from Poem “Under a Clear Blue Sky” as well as pictures from that day… Author: Unknown

17. A scene from out of a nightmare... A pillar of smoke reaching to the heavens. Expressions of shock and disbelief on the faces of onlookers.

18. Stunned silence from officials and controllers. All eyes riveted upon images of death and destruction.

19. Images.         Repeated.                 Over.                        And over.

20. Involuntary prayers follow the smoke on its upward climb, seeking to protect the souls borne heavenward on its billows.

21. Our pride.  Our confidence. Our humanity. Shattered. In a moment. In the twinkling of an eye.

22. Tuesday... under a clear blue sky. The day the Challenger fell.

23. The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on Jan. 28, 1986, just seconds after take off, killing all seven crew members.

24. Billy Joel, a popular artist of the 70’s, became stronger than ever when he hit the top of the charts with We Didn’t Start the Fire. Generation “X” (25 to 40 year-olds) had been receiving slack from the older and younger generations for all of the problems that had arisen in the 80’s, but Billy Joel points out in this song that all kinds of problems were around before we were born.

25. Madonna began with aspirations to be a ballerina. "Borderline" became her first Top 10 hit in March of 1984, beginning a remarkable string of 17 consecutive Top 10 hits. Madonna began working on her first starring role in a feature film, Susan Seidelman's Desperately Seeking Susan.

26. New Wave Flock of Seagulls There were several musical movements in the 80’s, but New Wave was probably the most popular.

27. New Wave Throughout the 80’s, this band was huge. Their songs were in the Top 10 around the world. When they performed on Saturday Night Live, they were mobbed by fans outside and a police riot squad had to control the crowd. They performed on MTV’s first New Year’s Bash. Their theme song to James Bond film “A View to a Kill” was the first ever to reach #1.

28. New Wave Duran Duran always had sold-out crowds on each major US arena tour. They were the first act to utilize live video cameras and screens in their shows. The hysteria reached "Beatle mania" proportions. They broke every existing merchandise record. Princess Diana had declared them her favorite band.

29. New Wave Led by the very colorful Boy George, this New Wave band hit the top of the charts with “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me,” “Karma Chameleon,” and “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya.” (yes, he’s really a boy)

30. New Wave Her first solo album, She's So Unusual, was released and went on to sell more than 4.5 million copies in the United States alone. Moreover, the album was the first of a female artist to score four Top Five singles from a debut album: Girls Just Want To Have Fun, Time After Time, She Bop and All Through The Night. Cindy Lauper

31. New Wave During the late 80’s these boys were not as much a musical group as a cultural phenomena. Pre-teen girls screamed and went wild when the group performed or made public appearances. Serious music lovers mocked them, but their records sold by the millions. They helped pave the way for other boy bands like Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync.

32. New Wave From Athens, GA, this group had eclectic quirky grooves and charismatic vocals. “Rock Lobster,” and “Love Shack” are the tunes that made them pop superstars. Their live shows were high octane, theatrical music extravaganzas.

33. With images and music now forever tied together, it was only a matter of time until the music was exploited to sell products. The Cola Wars are a good example of how musicians and their music are used to persuade our purchasing choices.

34. The self-titled "King of Pop," Michael Jackson led a troubled and controversial private life while releasing a string of hit albums, including Thriller, currently the most popular record of all time with total sales of 46 million.

35. Jackson became a media icon thanks to his trademarks: stunning break-dancing moves (especially the "Moonwalk"), a shy, girlish voice, a single white sequined glove, sunglasses, and untied shoe laces.

36. Glam Metal Metal is a type of music that was started here in the U.S.A. in late 70’s. There are many different kinds of metal, including heavy metal, progressive metal, gothic metal, death metal, and many other kinds. Most of it was too fast and furious for young audiences, but Glam metalis how metal made it to MTV in the mid-80's..

37. Glam Metal Bands were donning spandex pants, makeup, and using tons of hair spray to get the “big hair” look. This band was glam at it’s best (or worst). They are known for “Nothin’ But a Good Time” and “Every Rose has it’s Thorn.”

38. Glam Metal This band, with Tommy Lee as drummer, was the epitome of the sleazy L.A. club scene in the early 80’s.

39. HARDROCK This British band became known for proudly displaying their flag on their clothing. The drummer only has one arm.

40. HARDROCK Led by Axl Rose and Slash, these guys rocked the 80’s with Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, and Sweet Child of Mine.

41. HARDROCK Bon Jovi With 5 successful albums in a row, this rocker was “wanted dead or alive.” They were one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980's, and one of the few pop-metal groups to maintain their popularity into the 90's.

42. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts HARDROCK There were quite a few hard-rocking females in the 80’s. This one is famous for “I Love Rock-n-Roll” and “Crimson and Clover.”

43. Punk Born William Broad, this punk rocker hit stardom in the 80’s. He is known for his spiky blond hair, crooked sneer, and leather goods. Mr. Broad eventually changed his name to Idol. A school teacher had returned a paper proclaiming him "idle" in class; he then twisted the word into a parody of rock idols. Billy Idol

44. RAP &Hip-hop Run DMC Their 1986 album “Raising Hell” became the highest-selling rap album in history. The album featured a rap-rock collaboration performed with the band Aerosmith. The song, “Walk this way,” was the first hip-hop track to make the Top 10. The group set new fad trends by performing dressed in tight leather pants and jackets, Adidas sneakers, fedora hats, and huge chains around their necks. Run-DMC became the first rap act with a platinum album and multi-platinum album, as well as the first rappers to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and to receive a Grammy nomination.

45. RAP &Hip-hop This pop rapper grew up in the ghetto, where his religious family often struggled to make ends meet. His attention-getting sideline dances as ball-boy for the Oakland A’s drew praise from the team, who encouraged him to go into entertainment. MC Hammer’s 1988 debut, Let's Get It Started, paved the way for his massive breakthrough effort, Please Hammer, Don't Hurt 'Em, which sold millions of copies making him the most popular hip-hop artist of the time. His elaborate dance moves have been compared to Michael Jackson’s. MC Hammer

46. RAP &Hip-hop They started out as a hardcore punk rock group in 1979, but then switched to hip-hop and released their debut album, Licensed to Ill in 1986. They're well-known for their eclecticism, flippant attitude toward interviews, obscure cultural references, cheesy lyrics, and performing in outlandish matching suits. The Beastie Boys are one of the longest-lived hip-hop acts. In 2007, they were nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Beastie Boys

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