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.