Today, let's take a look at the most famous bands with the letter D from the 80s! They were all interesting bands with a lot of new wave music. One of the leaders of new wave at that time was the band Duran Duran. We also saw many variations in music styles like ska, punk, reggae with the Dutch band Doe Maar and the Dexy's Midnight Runners had a mix of folk, new wave and then we had soul and R&B with the group DeBarge and then we went to Def Leppard who made hard rock and metal music. In short, a nice variation of music styles. Look and listen to the beautiful hits of the past! 

The British band Dead or Alive was founded in 1980. Initially, they played punk, rock and gothic music, before making a shift to new wave music in 1983. The song You Spin Me Round ( Like A Record ) made them famous worldwide.

• Dead or Alive - I'm Falling ( 1980 )
  
• Dead or Alive - Number Eleven (1981 )
• Dead or Alive - It's Been Hours Now ( 1982 )
• Dead or Alive - The Stranger ( 1982 )
• Dead or Alive - What I Want ( 1983 )
• Dead or Alive - Misty Circles ( 1983 )
• Dead or Alive - I'd Do Anything ( 1983 )
• Dead or Alive - That's The Way ( I Like It ) ( 1984 )
• Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) ( 1984 )
• Dead or Alive - Lover Come Back To Me ( 1985 )
• Dead or Alive - In Too Deep ( 1985 )
• Dead or Alive - My Heart Goes Bang ( 1985 )
• Dead or Alive - Brand New Lover ( 1986 )
• Dead or Alive - Something In My House ( 1986 )
• Dead or Alive - I'll Save You All My Kisses ( 1986 )
• Dead or Alive - Hooked on Love ( 1986 )
• Dead or Alive - Turn Around And Count 2 Ten ( 1988 )
• Dead or Alive - Come Home With Me Baby ( 1989 )
• Dead or Alive - Baby Don't Say Goodbye ( 1989 )

This American group consisted of the De Barge family who were founded in 1979 and were active until 1989. The most popular hit was the song Rhythm of the Night. Music style: soul, pop, funk, r&b

• DeBarge - What's Your Name ( 1981 )
  
• DeBarge - Stop! Don't Tease Me ( 1982 )
• DeBarge - I Like It ( 1982 )
• DeBarge - All This Love ( 1983 )
• DeBarge - Time Will Reveal ( 1983 )
• DeBarge - Love Me in a Special Way ( 1984 )
• DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night ( 1985 )
• DeBarge - Who's Holding Donna Now ( 1985 )
• DeBarge - You Wear It Well ( 1985 )
• DeBarge - The Heart Is Not So Smart ( 1985 )
• DeBarge - Dance All Night ( 1987 )
• DeBarge - I Got You Babe ( 1987 )

The British rockband Def Leppard is one of the famoust rockbands of the 80's. They were also been seen as one of the founding fathers and leaders of new wave of British metal. They were inspired by the rock and heavy metal band AC/DC. Most popular songs are Animal, Pour Some Sugar on Me, Love Bites.

• Def Leppard - Hello America ( 1980 )
  
• Def Leppard - Rock Brigade ( 1980 )
• Def Leppard - Let It Go ( 1981 )
• Def Leppard - Bringin' On The Heartbreak ( 1981 )
• Def Leppard - Photograph ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Rock Of Ages ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Foolin' ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Comin' Under Fire ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Billy's Got A Gun ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Action Not Words ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Too Late For Love ( 1983 )
• Def Leppard - Bringin' On The Heartbreak Remix ( 1984 )
• Def Leppard - Animal ( 1987 )
• Def Leppard - Women ( 1987 )
• Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me ( 1987 )
• Def Leppard - Hysteria ( 1987 )
• Def Leppard - Armageddon It ( 1987 )
• Def Leppard - Love Bites ( 1989 )
• Def Leppard - Rocket ( 1989 )

This British band of the 80's makes electronic music called synthpop. Famous hits were Just Can't Get Enough, Enjoy The Silcence, People Are People. They made a lot of musichits in the 80's . Also in the 90's till 2017.  The last album Spirit released at 2017.

• Depeche Mode - Dreaming Of Me ( 1980 )
  
• Depeche Mode - New Life ( 1981 )
• Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough ( 1981 )
• Depeche Mode - See You ( 1982 )
• Depeche Mode - The Meaning Of Love ( 1982 )
• Depeche Mode - Leave In Silence ( 1982 )
• Depeche Mode - Get the Balance Right! ( 1983 )
• Depeche Mode - Everything Counts ( 1983 )
• Depeche Mode - Love, In Itself ( 1983 )
• Depeche Mode - People Are People ( 1984 )
• Depeche Mode - Master And Servant ( 1984 )
• Depeche Mode - Blasphemous Rumours ( 1984 )
• Depeche Mode - Shake The Disease ( 1985 )
• Depeche Mode - It's Called A Heart ( 1985 )
• Depeche Mode - Stripped ( 1986 )
• Depeche Mode - A Question Of Lust ( 1986 )
• Depeche Mode - A Question Of Time ( 1986 )
• Depeche Mode - Strangelove ( 1987 )
• Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again ( 1987 )
• Depeche Mode - Behind The Wheel ( 1987 )
• Depeche Mode - Route 66 ( 1987 )
• Depeche Mode - Little 15 ( 1988 )
• Depeche Mode - Everything Counts ( 1989 )
• Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus ( 1989 )

This band of 1978 was set up inBirmingham and called Dexy's Midnight Runners. They have a several musicstyles like pop, rock, new wave, soul, Celtic folk. Famous songs are Geno, Come On Eileen.

• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Geno ( 1980 )
  
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - There, There, My Dear ( 1980 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Keep It, Part Two ( 1980 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Plan B ( 1981 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Show Me ( 1981 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Liars A To E ( 1981 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - The Celtic Soul Brothers ( 1982 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Come On Eileen ( 1982 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Jackie Wilson Said ( I'm In Heaven When You Smile ) ( 1982 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Let's Get This Straight From The Start ( 1982 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - The Celtic Soul Brothers Reissue ( 1983 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - This Is What She's Like ( 1985 )
• Dexy's Midnight Runners - Because of You ( 1986 )

This British rockband the Dire Straits were set up in London in 1977. They make music from 1977 till 1988 and again from 1990 till 1995. In the 80s they have very successfull songs like Romeo and Juliet, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms. They won several prizes, like 4 times a Grammy Award and more awards like the MTV Award. They sell a lot of musicalbums all over the world and they are one of the best selling artists.

• Dire Straits - Tunnel Of Love ( 1980 )
  
• Dire Straits - Romeo And Juliet ( 1981 )
• Dire Straits - Private Investigations ( 1982 )
• Dire Straits - Twisting by the Pool ( 1983 )
• Dire Straits - Love Over Gold ( 1984 )
• Dire Straits - So Far Away ( 1985 )
• Dire Straits - Money For Nothing ( 1985 )
• Dire Straits - Walk Of Life ( 1985 )
• Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms ( 1989 )

De Dijk is a Dutch rockband who set up in 1981. Their musicstyle is with different styles, like blues, rock 'n roll, soul. Famous hits of the 80's were Mag het licht uit, Bloedend Hart, Binnen zonder kloppen and more. 

• De Dijk - Bloedend Hart ( 1982 )
  
• De Dijk - Slow motion ( 1983 )
• De Dijk - Binnen zonder kloppen ( 1985 )
• De Dijk - Mag het licht uit ( 1987 )
• De Dijk - Dansen op de vulkaan ( 1987 )
• De Dijk - Ik kan het niet alleen ( 1989 )
• De Dijk - Nergens goed voor ( 1989 )
• De Dijk - Wat een vrouw ( 1989 )

Doe Maar was a famous Dutch popgroup in the 80's.
They had the musicstyle Nederpop, like the style reggae, ska and punk in their songs.  They were very successfull in that time mostly by the teenage girls. In 1982 Doe Maar break through with the song Doris Day.

• Doe Maar - Nederwiet ( 1980 )
  
• Doe Maar - Sinds 1 Dag Of 2 ( 32 Jaar ) ( 1981 )
• Doe Maar - Smoorverliefd ( 1981 )
• Doe Maar - Doris Day ( 1981 )
• Doe Maar - Is Dit Alles ( 1982 )
• Doe Maar - De Bom ( 1982 )
• Doe Maar - Pa ( 1983 )
• Doe Maar - 1 nacht alleen ( 1983 )
• Doe Maar - Macho ( 1984 )
• Doe Maar - Belle Helene ( 1984 )

Duran Duran is a British new wave band who was set up in 1978. They had many hits in the 80s, like The Reflex, A View To Kill ( James Bond movie ), Notorious, Rio, Hungry Like The Wolf. They sold many albums and they become one of the best selling music artists in the world.

• Duran Duran - Planet Earth ( 1981 )
  
• Duran Duran - Careless Memories ( 1981 )
• Duran Duran - Girls On Film ( 1981 )
• Duran Duran - My Own Way ( 1981 )
• Duran Duran - Hungry Like The Wolf ( 1982 )
• Duran Duran - Save A Prayer ( 1982 )
• Duran Duran - Rio ( 1982 )
• Duran Duran - Is There Something I Should Know? ( 1983 )
• Duran Duran - Union Of The Snake ( 1983 )
• Duran Duran - New Moon On Monday ( 1984 )
• Duran Duran - The Reflex ( 1984 )
• Duran Duran - The Wild Boys ( 1984 )
• Duran Duran - A View To A Kill ( 1985 )
• Duran Duran - Notorious ( 1986 )
• Duran Duran - Skin Trade ( 1987 )
• Duran Duran - Meet El Presidente ( 1987 )
• Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love ( 1988 )
• Duran Duran - All She Wants Is ( 1988 )
• Duran Duran - Do You Believe In Shame? ( 1989 )
• Duran Duran - Burning The Ground ( 1989 )

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