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U2

U2 was one of the world's most popular bands of the 1980s. The group was formed in 1976 when drummer Larry Mullen Jr. posted a notice on a school bulletin board asking for fellow musicians to form a band.
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Led Zeppelin

The British rock band Led Zeppelin was extremely popular in the 1970s. In 1966 Jimmy Page (guitar) joined the Yardbirds, but in 1968 the other group members left the group and Page felt obligated to fulfill an upcoming tour.
Led Zeppelin

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley (1935-1977) was an American singer and actor. Presley is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century.
Elvis Presley

Queen

The British rock band Queen was one of the most popular groups of the 1970s. The Members were Freddy Mercury (1946-1991), Brian May (b. 1947), John Deacon (b. 1951) and Roger Taylor (b. 1949).
Queen

Velvet Underground

The American rock band Velvet Underground was founded in 1965 by Lou Reed (vocals and guitar) and John Cale (bass, viola, piano and organ). Sterling Morrison (guitar) and Maureen Tucker (drums) completed the group.
Velvet Underground

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Eric Clapton

The British rock guitarist, singer and songwriter was born in Ripley, Surrey in 1945. His grandparents raised Eric, because his mother left him.
Eric Clapton

Michael Jackson

The American singer, songwriter and dancer Michael Joseph Jackson was born in 1958 in Gary, Indiana. Jackson was the most popular entertainer in the world in the 1980s.
Michael Jackson
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Beatles

In 1964 the Beatles had their first number one hit record in the United States. Many UK bands imitated their style and provoked a "British Invasion" all around the world. The group toured a lot and made films and records in between.
Beatles

Beach Boys

The American rock group Beach Boys defined the 1960s idyll of sunny California. The group was known for its rich vocal harmonies and the lyrics where mainly about surfing, cars and love.
Beach Boys

Frank Zappa

From the invention of the Mothers of Invention in the early '60s, to his latest Broadway the Hard Way World Tour, Frank Zappa has pushed popular music into new and uncharted territory, combining serious contemporary music with jazz, rock, political satire, and social commentary to create a unique art form.
Frank Zappa