Perspective: 80s Alternative Music
Undeniably, we all recognize that musicians desire not only to produce music, but (so often, and longingly) aspire to become ‘ rock stars .’ Right!? First, we gotta clarify that “ rock ’ star” means any musical artist, post-50s “rock ' n ' roll” revolution, with aspirations of appealing to the ‘masses’ [whether they be underground or mainstream]. Well, often unrecognized, the 80s alternative , post-punk musicians (a.k.a. the New Wave scene) were more of a vibe about the exploitation of expressive creation. Foundationally, incorporating traditional instrumentation with synth/electronica. A puristic focus of musical exploration and expression. Seemingly, unconcerned with the attainment of infamy, gold records, and statuettes—the proof… the intermingling formation of influential artists and the ‘groups/(prolific) side projects’ by those artists. Ultimately, still achieving ‘rock stars’ status. Being that the 80s were my formative years and that I am a sponge for all music ...