Remember the 80's

There’s lots not to forget. Relive the decade that saw the birth of music videos and MTV, when pop music was dominated by the electronic sounds of the synthesizers: Duran Duran, Michael Jackson, ABC, Human League, Soft Cell, Prince, Blondie, early Madonna, the Police, and more. We shouldn’t have to remind you about pop, new wave, and mod, but if you’ve forgotten, tune in here to Remember the 80’s.

Gordon Deppe
Gordon Deppe emerged on the Canadian music scene in 1980 as the “new wave” was building momentum. It was a time when innovators like the Police, Devo and Talking Heads were breaking virgin ground. Not only was Gord influenced by this new wave, but he and his band the Spoons were among those who helped shape it. More on Gordon Deppe