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Band lineups

This will include all the band and what lineups have been submitted. It will be updated as more submissions come in. (Not complete at all)

Guns’N Roses: Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler

Mötley Crüe:  Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee

Queen: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor

Hanoi Rocks: Michael Monroe, Andy McCoy, Nasty Suicide, Razzle and Sami Yafta

Iron Maiden: Bruce Dickinson, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain

Poison: Bret Michaels, C.C. Deville, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett

Rush: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart

Anthrax: Frank Bello, Joey Belladonna, Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Dan Spitz

Possessed:  Jeff Becerra, Mike Torrao, Larry LaLonde and Mike Sus

Bon Jovi: Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Alec John Such and Richie Sambora

Skid Row: Sebastian Bach, Dave Sabo, Scotti Hill, Rachel Bolan and Rob Affuso

Talking Heads: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison

Warrant: Jani Lane, Joey Allen, Erik Turner, Steven Sweet and Jerry Dixon

The Cure: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Lol Tolhurst, Roger O'Donnell, Porl Thompson and Boris Williams

The Bangles: Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson, Debbi Peterson and Michael Steele

Def Leppard: Rick Savage, Phil Collen, Steve Clark, Rick Allen and Joe Elliott 

The Traveling Wilburys: Nelson Wilbury (George Harrison), Otis Wilbury (Jeff Lynne), Charlie T. Wilbury Jr (Tom Petty), Lefty Wilbury (Roy Orbison), Lucky Wilbury (Bob Dylan)

U2: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.

Dokken: Don Dokken, Mick Brown, Jeff Pilsen and George Lynch

Blondie: Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Deborah Harry, Frank Infante and Chris Stein

Duran Duran: Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor

Quiet Riot: Kevin DuBrow, Carlos Cavazo , Rudy Sarzo and Frankie Banali

Aerosmith: Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer

Dio: Ronnie James Dio, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell

Metallica: James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton and Lars Ulrich

Winger: Kip Winger, Reb Beach, Paul Taylor and Rod Morgenstein

The Human League: Ian Burden, Philip Oakley, Susan Ann Sulley, Joanne Catherall, Jo Callis, Jim Russell and Philip Adrian Wright

The Clash: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon

Cinderella: Tom Keiffer, Eric Brittingham, Jeff LeBar and Jim Drinec

Nirvana: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Chad Channing

The Smiths: Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce

The Police: Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland

They Might Be Giants: John Linnell and John Flansburgh

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, Garry Tallent, Roy Bittan, Danny Federici, Max Weinberg, Nils Lofgren and Patti Scialfa

R.E.M.: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe

Spın̈al Tap: David St. Hubbins (Michael McKean), Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest), Smalls (Harry Shearer), Viv Savage (David Kaff) and Mick Shrimpton (Ric Parnell)

Tin Machine: David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels, Tony Fox Sales and Hunt Sales

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Frusciante

ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard

AC/DC: Brian Johnson, Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Phil Rudd

Beastie Boys: Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, Adam "MCA" Yauch and Michael "Mike D" Diamond

Depeche Mode: Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Alan Wilder and Andy Fletcher

The Pogues: Shane MacGowan, James Fearnley, Jen Finer, Terry Woods, Peter “Spider” Stacy, Andrew Ranken, Darryl Hunt and Philip Chevron

Bauhaus: Peter Murphy, Daniel Ash, Kevin Haskins and David J

Prince and the Revolution: Prince, Bobby, Brown Mark, Wendy Melvoin, Lisa Coleman and Matt "Dr." Fink

Joy Division: Ian Curtis, Bernard Summer, Peter Hook and Stephen Morris

Fleetwood Mac: Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood

Devo: Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh, Bob "Bob 1" Mothersbaugh, Bob "Bob 2" Casale and Alan Myers

Van Halen: David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen

Van Halen (Hagar era): Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen

Led Zeppelin: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and John Bonham

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: Joan Jett, Ricky Byrd, Gary Ryan and Lee Crystal

Genesis: Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins

Primus: Les Claypool, Larry "Ler" LaLonde and Tim "Herb" Alexander

Ramones: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone and Marky Ramone

Yes: Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire, Tony Kaye andAlan White

Siouxsie and the Banshees: Siouxsie Soux, Steven Severin, Budgie and John McGeoch

Kraftwerk: Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider and Karl Bartos

The Alan Parsons Project: Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson

Hall and Oates: Daryl Hall and John Oates

Echo and the Bunnymen:Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Les Pattinson and Pete De Freitas

Tears for Fears: Curt Smith, Roland Ozabal, Ian Stanley and Manny Elias

The Psychedelic Furs: Richard butler, Tim butler, John Ashton and Vince Ely

Misfits:Glenn Danzig, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Jerry Only and Arthur Googy

Living Colour: Corey Glover, Vernon Reid, Muzz Skillings and Will Calhoun

XTC:Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory

Adam and the Ants: Adam Ant, Marco Pirroni, Merrick, Terry Lee Miall and Gary Tibbs

Run-DMC: Joseph "Run" Simmons, Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels and Jam Master Jay

King Crimson: Adrian Belew, Robert Fripp, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford

Public Enemy: Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Terminator X, The Bomb Squad and Professor Griff

KISS: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr and Bruce Kulick

N.W.A.: Eazy-E, Ice Cube, MC Rend, Dr. Dre , DJ Yella and Arabian Prince

Whitesnake: David Coverdale, John Sykes, Neil Murray, Aynsley Dunbar and Don Airey

Black Sabbath: Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward

Deep Purple: Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, John Lord, Roger Glover and Ian Paice

L.A. Guns: Phil Lewis, Tracii Guns, Mick Cripps, Kelly Nickels, Nickey Alexander and Steve Riley

W.A.S.P.: Blackie Lawless, Chris Holmes, Randy Piper and Tony Richards

The B-52’s: Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson, Fred Schneider, Ricky Wilson and Keith Strickland

Vixen: Jan Kuehnemund, Janet Gardner, Share Ross and Roxy Petrucci

The Go Go’s: Belinda Carlisle, Jane Weidlin, Charlotte Caffey, Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine

The Residents: Hardy Fox, All other members have remained anonymous by choice, instead performing with masks on. There are four active Residents in live shows, though it is unknown how many have joined or left the group or been active at any given time.

Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde, Robbie McIntosh, Malcolm Foster and Martin Chamber

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, Howie Epstein and Stan Lynch

Asia: John Wetton, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe and Carl Palmer

Jethro Tull: Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Doane Perry, Peter-John Vettese and Dave Pegg

Green Day: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and John Kiffmeyer

Journey: Steve Perry, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory and Steve Smith

Wham!: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley

Pet Shop Boys: Chris Lowe and Neil Tennant

The Who: Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Kenney Jones

Scorpions: Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz and Herman Rarebell

Heart: Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson, Howard Leese, Mark Andes and Denny Carmassi

Ratt: Stephen Pearce, Robbin Crosby, Warren DeMartini, Bobby Blotzer and Juan Croucier

The Beach Boys: Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson, Bruce Johnston and Brian Wilson

Queensrÿche: Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton, Chris DeGarmo, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield

The Cars:

Foreigner:

Marillion:

GWAR:

Max Webster:

Twisted Sister:

Stray Cats:

Megadeth:

The Stone Roses:

Slayer:

Operation Ivy:

Bam Bam:

Cybotron:

#80s bands #hottest 80s band tourney

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This blog is officially turning into a propaganda campaign for the guys I want to win the Hottest 80s Band Tourney and there’s nothing you can do to stop that

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Round one

Queen

Formed in: 1970 (John joined in 1971)

Genres: rock, glam-rock, hard rock, pop-rock, pop, disco

Lineup: Freddie Mercury- vocals 

Brian May- guitar 

John Deacon- bass 

Roger Taylor- drums 

Albums from the 80s: 

The Game (1980)

Hot Space (1982)

Flash Gordon (1982, movie soundtrack)

The Works (1984)

A Kind Of Magic (1986)

The Miracle (1989)

Propaganda: “HAVE YOU SEEEEN THEMMMM???? these men never lost their looks as they aged. smoking hot 20 somethings to smoking hot 40 somethings. in their own words, "we was glam" and "we were all stunning". all four had impeccable style choices 99% of the time, from leather jackets and wraps to monochrome to undone blazers and ties to brightly coloured /everything/. Deacon changed his hair style every few years and even in just tshirts and booty shorts, never missed. Roger had a sleazy mullet and sunglasses for what felt like forever, hot perisian dad, did not miss. brian forgot how to fully button shirts. bell bottoms. same hair for 50 years. no misses. even after Freddie got sick and started wearing makeup and had to grow a beard to cover up, MAN NEVER FUCKIN MISSED. he was beautiful to the day he died. and thats not even touching on the leather daddy look from the early 80s.king shit. we love wrinkles and laugh lines in this gd house. if they dont sweep im blowing this whole website up

we was glam”

“a few years back i was obsessed with these guys and i would find it hard to not have a crush on all of them. in the 80s especially brian was GORGEOUS.. BEAUTIFUL”

Green Day

Formed in: 1987

Genres: Punk rock, pop punk

Lineup: Billie Joe Armstrong — lead vocals, guitar

Mike Dirnt — bass, backing vocals

John Kiffmeyer — drums

Albums from the 80s:

1,000 Hours EP (1989)

Propaganda:

#round 1 #queen #queen band #green day #freddie mercury #brian may #john deacon #roger taylor #billie joe armstrong #mike dirnt #john kiffmeyer #The hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney #tumblr polls #poll

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My Bloody Valentine

Formed in: 1983

Genres: Shoegaze

Lineup: Kevin Shields – guitar, vocals

Bilinda Butcher – guitar, vocals

Colm Ó Cíosóig – drums

Deb Googe – bass

Albums from the 80s:

This is Your Bloody Valentine (1985)

Man You Love to Hate – Live (1985)

Geek! EP (1985)

The New Record by My Bloody Valentine EP (1986)

Ecstasy (1987)

You Made Me Realize EP (1988)

Isn't Anything (1988)

Propaganda: 

Sparks

Formed in: 1968

Genres: New wave, art pop, disco rock

Lineup: Russell Mael – vocals

Ron Mael – keyboards

Albums from the 80s:

Terminal Jive (1980)

Whomp That Sucker (1981)

Angst in My Pants (1982)

In Outer Space (1983)

Pulling Rabbits Out of a Hat (1984)

Music That You Can Dance To (1986)

Interior Design (1988)

Propaganda: 

#round 1 #my bloody valentine #sparks band #sparks #Kevin shields #bilinda butcher #colm ó cíosóig #Deb googe #russell mael #ron mael #the hottest 80s bands tournament #The hottest 80s bands tourney #tumblr polls #poll

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White Lion

Formed in: 1983

Genres: Hard rock, glam metal

Lineup: Miek Tramp- vocals, guitar

Vito Bratta- guitar

James LoMenzo- bass

Greg D’Angelo- drums

Albums from the 80s:

Fight to Survive (1985)

Pride (1987)

Big Game (1989)

Propaganda:

Led Zeppelin

Formed in: 1968

Genres: Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock

Lineup: Robert Plant – vocals, harmonica

Jimmy Page – guitars

John Paul Jones – bass, keyboards

John Bonham – drums, percussion

Albums from the 80s: 

Coda (1982)

Propaganda: Squeezing in here with a technicality as they were still an active band for the majority of 1980, and the surviving members reunited in 1985 to play Live Aid. But really, what needs to be said? Robert Plant was the proverbial "golden god" up onstage with his shirt wide open, Jimmy Page unseated Eric Clapton to be the true guitar god, and Bonzo's drums pounded harder than thunder.

#Round 1 #white lion #white lion band #led zeppelin #miek tramp #vito bratta #james lomenzo #Greg d’angelo #robert plant #jimmy page #john paul jones #john bonham #the hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney

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The Clash 

Formed in: 1976

Genres: Punk rock, new wave, post-punk, reggae, experimental rock

Lineup: Joe Strummer- vocals, guitar, harmonica, piano

Mick Jones- guitar, vocals, keyboards

Paul Simonon- bass

Topper Headon- drums, piano

Albums from the 80s: 

Sandinista! (1980)

Combat Rock (1982)

Cut the Crap (1985)

Propaganda: 

Blondie 

Formed in: 1974

Genres: New wave, pop rock, punk rock, disco, funk 

Lineup: Clem Burke-drums

Jimmy Destri- Keyboards

Nigel Harrison- bass

Debbie Harry- vocals

Frank Infante- guitar

Chris Stein- guitar

Albums from the 80s: 

Autoamerican (1980)

The Hunter (1982)

Propaganda: No idea how they weren't already submitted 10 times as soon as the tourney opened up to women. Debbie Harry is one of the Queens of Rock and Roll and she more than deserves a shot at the crown here too along with her adorable if overshadowed bandmates.

#round 1 #the clash #blondie #joe strummer #mick jones #paul simonon #clem burke #jimmy destri #nigel harrison #debbie harry #Frank infante #chris stein #The hottest 80s band tourney #The hottest 80s band tournament #tumblr polls #poll

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ZZ Top 

Formed in: 1969

Genres: Blues rock, hard rock, boogie rock, Southern rock

Lineup: Billy Gibbons – guitars, lead and backing vocals

Dusty Hill – bass, backing and lead vocals, keyboards

Frank Beard – drums, percussion

Albums from the 80s: 

El Loco (1981)

Eliminator (1983)

Afterburner (1985)

Propaganda: They made ultra-long beards seem cool. What more needs to be said? Well, I guess I could add one thing: "ev'ry girl crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man." (Ironically, Frank Beard was the only one WITHOUT a beard.)

Guns’N Roses 

Formed in: 1985

Genres: Hard rock 

Lineup: Axl Rose- vocals 

Slash- lead guitar

Izzy Stradlin- rhythmic guitar

Duff McKagan- bass

Steven Adler- drums 

Albums from the 80s: 

Appetite for destruction (1987)

G N’ R Lies (1988)

Propaganda: the sluttiest a man can do is be in the Guns’N Roses’s original lineup 

#round 1 #zz top #guns n roses #billy gibbons #dusty hill #frank beard #axl rose #slash gnr #izzy stradlin #duff mckagan #steven adler #The hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney #tumblr polls #polls

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Round one

Red Hot Chili Peppers 

Formed in: 1982

Genres: Funk rock, alternative rock, rap rock, funk metal, hard rock

Lineup: Anthony Kiedis – lead vocals

Flea – bass, backing vocals, trumpet

Chad Smith – drums, percussion

John Frusciante – guitars, backing vocals

Albums from the 80s: 

The Red Hot Chili Peppers (1984)

Freaky Styley (1985)

The Uplift Mofo Party Plan (1987)

Mother's Milk (1989)

Propaganda: Though this lineup didn't get together until the tail end of the decade, it's proven to be their most successful and, despite splitting and reforming several times, their longest lasting. As for hot? They would perform entirely nude, save for socks covering their genitals.

Primus 

Formed in: 1984

Genres: Funk metal/alt metal

Lineup: Les Claypool – vocals, bass

Larry "Ler" LaLonde – guitars

Tim "Herb" Alexander – drums

Albums from the 80s: 

Suck on This (1989)

Propaganda: There's something attractive about brilliance paired with a sense of humor. That combination built an incredible following for their weird, niche music.

#Round 1 #red hot chili peppers #primus #anthony kiedis #flea #chad smith #john frusciante #les claypool #larry lalonde #tim alexander #The hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney

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Round one

Foreigner

Formed in: 1976

Genres: Hard rock, soft rock, arena rock

Lineup: Lou Gramm- vocals, percussion

Mick Jones- keyboards, guitar

Rick Wills- bass

Dennis Elliott- drums

Albums from the 80s:

Foreigner 4 (1981)

Agent Provocateur (1984)

Inside Information (1987)

Propaganda: 

They Might Be Giants 

Formed in: 1982

Genres: Alternative rock, art rock, power pop, children’s music, geek rock 

Lineup: John Linnell - vocals, accordions, keyboards, woodwinds

John Flansburgh - vocals, guitar

Albums from the 80s: 

They Might Be Giants (1986)

Lincoln (1988)

Propaganda: Two goofy nerds who made music their way and have grown an ever-increasing cult following that continues to this day.

#round 1 #foreigner band #foreigner #80s rock #they might be giants #lou gramm #mick jones #rick wills #Dennis elliott #john linnell #john flansburgh #the hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney #tumblr polls #poll

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Round one

Men Without Hats

Formed in: 1977

Genres: New wave, synth-pop

Lineup: Ivan Doroschuk - vocals

Stefan Doroschuk - guitars

Colin Doroschuk - keyboards

Allan McCarthy - keyboards

Albums from the 80s:

Folk of the 80's EP (1980)

Rhythm of Youth (1982)

Folk of the 80's (Part III) (1984)

Pop Goes the World (1987)

The Adventures of Women & Men Without Hate in the 21st Century (1989)

Propaganda: 

Wham! 

Formed in: 1981

Genres: Pop, dance-pop, post-disco

Lineup: George Michael – vocals, arrangements Andrew Ridgeley – guitars, arrangements

Albums from the 80s:

Fantastic (1983)

Make it Big (1984)

Music from the Edge of Heaven (1986)

The Final (1987)

Propaganda: Two words: George Michael

#round 1 #men without hats #wham! #ivan doroschuk #Stephan doroschuk #Colin doroschuk #Allan mccarthy #george michael #andrew ridgeley #the hottest 80s band tourney #The hottest 80s band tournament #tumblr polls #poll

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Yellow Magic Orchestra

Formed in: 1978

Genres: Electronic, electro, experimental, new wave, synthpop

Lineup: Haruomi Hosono – bass guitar, synth bass

Ryuichi Sakamoto – keyboards, vocoder, drum machine

Yukihiro Takahashi – drums, electronic drums, vocals

Albums from the 80s:

Public Pressure (1980)

×∞ Multiplies (1980) (a.k.a. Zoshoku)

BGM (981)

Technodelic (1981)

YMO Best Selection (1982)

Naughty Boys (1983)

Naughty Boys Instrumental (1983)

Service (1983)

After Service (1984)

Sealed (1984)

Y.M.O. History (1987)

Propaganda: 

Skinny Puppy

Formed in: 1982

Genres: Industrial

Lineup: Nivek Ogre – vocals, guitars, synthesizers, metallic percussion, treatments and objects

cEvin Key – bass guitars, guitars, synthesizers, sequencers, tapes, sampler, treatments, acoustic and metallic percussion, drums

Albums from the 80s:

Remission (1984)

Bites (1985)

Mind: The Perpetual Intercourse (1986)

Cleanse Fold and Manipulate (1987)

VIVIsectVI (1988)

Rabies (1989)

Propaganda:

#round 1 #yellow magic orchestra #skinny puppy #Haruomi Hosono #Ryuichi Sakamoto #Yukihiro Takahashi #nivek ogre #cevin key #the hottest 80s band tournament #the hottest 80s tourney

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Round one

America

Formed in: 1970

Genres: Soft rock

Lineup: Dewey Bunnell – guitar, vocals

Gerry Beckley – guitar, keyboards, vocals

Albums from the 80s:

Alibi [1980]

View from the Ground (1982)

The Last Unicorn (1982)

Your Move (1983)

Perspective (1984)

In Concert (1985)

Propaganda: 

XTC

Formed in: 1972

Genres: pop, art rock, new wave, post punk, art punk, progressive pop

Lineup: Andy Partridge – vocals, guitar

Colin Moulding – vocals, bass guitar

Dave Gregory – vocals, guitar, piano, synthesizers, Chamberlin, string arrangement, tiple

Albums from the 80s:

Take Away/The Lure of Salvage (1980)

Black Sea (1980)

Live & More EP (1981)

5 Senses EP (1981)

English Settlement (1982)

Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 (1982)

Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977–1982 (1982)

Mummer (1983)

The Big Express (1984)

Skylarking (1986)

Oranges & Lemons (1989)

Propaganda: Weird and wondeful, XTC made it a point to actively avoid any familiar approaches and clichés in their songs, and maintained a solid cult following. They also had decent success when they used a pseudonym to play psychedelic rock.

#Round 1 #america band #america #xtc band #xtc #dewey bunnell #gerry beckley #andy partridge #colin moulding #dave gregory #the hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney

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Round one

The Traveling Wilburys  

Formed in: 1988

Genres: Rock, country rock, folk rock, roots rock

Lineup:  Nelson Wilbury (George Harrison) – lead and harmony vocals, guitars

Otis Wilbury (Jeff Lynne) – lead and harmony vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar

Charlie T. Wilbury Jr (Tom Petty) – lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar

Lefty Wilbury (Roy Orbison) – lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar

Lucky Wilbury (Bob Dylan) – lead and harmony vocals, acoustic guitar

Albums from the 80s:  

The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1 (1988)

Propaganda: They're not exactly like any other 80s band at the time. They're older, they're in their prime, and they're not bound by any contracts- they just want to record music and have fun together, and they have so much love and respect for each other, and you can feel it in the songs they make. (Plus, I think everyone's had a crush on at least one of them- I know I have.)

Pink Floyd

Formed in: 1966

Genres: Progressive rock, art rock, psychedelic rock, space rock, experimental rock

Lineup: David Gilmour - vocals, guitars

Richard Wright - vocals, keyboards

Nick Mason - drums, percussion

Albums from the 80s:

The Final Cut (1983)

A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)

Delicate Sound of Thunder (1988)

Propaganda: 

#round 1 #the traveling wilburys #pink floyd #george harrison #jeff lynne #tom petty #roy orbison #bob dylan #david gilmour #richard wright #nick mason #the hottest 80s band tournament #The hottest 80s band tourney

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Round one

Pixies 

Formed in: 1986

Genres: Alternative rock, indie rock, noise pop, punk rock, surf rock

Lineup: Black Francis – vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar

Kim Deal – bass, vocals

Joey Santiago – lead guitar

David Lovering – drums

Albums from the 80s:

Come on Pilgrim EP (1987)

Surfer Rosa (1988)

Doolittle (1989)

Propaganda: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixies_(band)

Genesis 

Formed in: 1967

Genres: Progressive rock, art rock, art pop

Lineup: Tony Banks – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals

Mike Rutherford – bass, guitar, bass pedals, backing vocals

Phil Collins – lead and backing vocals, drums, percussion

Albums from the 80s: 

Duke (1980)

Abacab (1981)

Three Sides Live (1982)

Genesis (1983)

Invisible Touch (1988)

Propaganda: It's hard to overstate how huge these guys were in the 80s between their group releases, Phil Collins' solo career, and Rutherford's side project Mike + the Mechanics. Phil Collins was even a sex symbol!

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