How the '80s panned out
Dec 2, 2017 23:32:53 GMT 10
Post by SharksFan99 on Dec 2, 2017 23:32:53 GMT 10
I was watching a John Lennon documentary with my Dad last night and it made me realise how staggering it is that the '80s were ever as upbeat and optimistic as they were. 1980 alone saw the passing of Bon Scott, Steve Peregrin Took and John Lennon, all of whom were major cultural icons. By the end of 1980, the world had lost a sense of optimism and the passing of John Lennon had left a massive void in the lives of many.
It's sort of amazing to think that the '80s would become so flamboyant and cheery, given the somber vibe of the time, many aspects of '70s culture still remaining relevant and MTV had not yet launched. The overall vibes of 1980 and 1983 are quite different, despite there only being three years between them. When you also take into account the passing of Bob Marley in Early 1981, it makes you wonder why the '80s never really became more "authentic" and 'down-to-earth'. Although, I suppose the forces which would ultimately decide the trajectory of the '80s had already been established by that point, even if the '80s had yet to truly form their own identity.
It's sort of amazing to think that the '80s would become so flamboyant and cheery, given the somber vibe of the time, many aspects of '70s culture still remaining relevant and MTV had not yet launched. The overall vibes of 1980 and 1983 are quite different, despite there only being three years between them. When you also take into account the passing of Bob Marley in Early 1981, it makes you wonder why the '80s never really became more "authentic" and 'down-to-earth'. Although, I suppose the forces which would ultimately decide the trajectory of the '80s had already been established by that point, even if the '80s had yet to truly form their own identity.
