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1980s Artists

5501 artists from this era

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Shock Tilt

Formed 1984

heavy metal

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Opera San José

Formed 1984

RZO

RZO

Formed 1989

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Pontus & Amerikanerna

Formed 1989

Eddie

Eddie

Formed 1989

frevo, reggae

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Sextrash

Formed 1987

death metal, thrash metal

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Masacre 68

Formed 1987

hardcore punk

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Daiji-man Brothers Band

Formed 1988

rock music

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The Beautiful

Formed 1988

alternative rock

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La Familia Valera Miranda

Formed 1985

Latin music, world music

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The Hated

Formed 1985

punk rock

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Crosby Sisters

Formed 1985

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Noitalinna huraa!

Formed 1985

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Gli Avvoltoi

Formed 1985

beat music, progressive rock

Opera Ireland

Opera Ireland

Formed 1985

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Txorromorro

Formed 1985

punk rock, rock music

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Jump Incorporated

Formed 1985

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John Justin and the Thunderwings

Formed 1985

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Chaski

Formed 1985

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Das Fürlines

Formed 1985

punk rock

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Jack Hammer

Formed 1985

rock music

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Preface

Formed 1985

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The Incredible Penguins

Formed 1985

pop music

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Prisonshake

Formed 1986

indie rock

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