Welcome to the Eighties

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The punk slogan "No Future" ironically sparked the 80s' most influential movement, rejecting old rock and embracing bold, new directions.

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Like the Beatles before them, bands like Duran Duran and Culture Club now inspire rock's homeland, fueled by the rise of MTV. With flashing images.

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Mainstream rock and the black middle class eye rap's rebellion warily, but its bold sound, style and energy captivate a new generation. With strong language.

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In the 80s, Wall Street turned cool, with yuppies as role models, thriving in V.I.P. lounges and embodying urban professional chic.

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Amid 80s glam, gothic artists reject materialism, delving into existence, transience, decay and disillusionment over superficiality.

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In New York, it was the club nights in the Paradise Garage that shaped what is now the basis of dance music.