British Invasion Bands - 1980's
These are the most notable bands/groups that achieved great success in the U.S. during the 1980’s.
| RANK | ARTISTS | RANK | ARTISTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen | 15 | Wang Chung |
| 2 | The Police | 16 | Simple Minds |
| 3 | Duran Duran | 17 | Bananarama |
| 4 | Genesis | 18 | Naked Eyes |
| 5 | The Pretenders | 19 | Talk Talk |
| 6 | Depeche Mode | 20 | A Flock of Seagulls |
| 7 | Def Leppard | 21 | Soft Cell |
| 8 | Eurythmics | 22 | Katrina and The Waves |
| 9 | Tears For Fears | 23 | O.M.D. (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) |
| 10 | Elvis Costello and The Attractions | 24 | Spandau Ballet |
| 11 | Wham! | 25 | After the Fire |
| 12 | Culture Club | 26 | Madness |
| 13 | The Human League | 27 | Bow Wow Wow |
| 14 | The Fixx | 28 | Big Country |