Wild '80s Band Photos That Barely Look Real
When we look at pictures of bands from the 1980s, we're often struck by the era's aesthetic, the excess, and the artists' freedom to present themselves on stage with a triumphant attitude and spirit, showcasing their talent to their fans.
These photos reveal the fashion of those years: artists with long hair and leather pants and jackets that defied today's common sense.
The bands posed on stage, on their album covers, in public, and in the media as if they had conquered the world. In the photographs, you can see musicians from, for example, Aerosmith with large guitars and even motorcycles.
The Cure
Gothic looks and black clothing.
Wham!
British duo who dressed in vibrant colors.
Warrant
Leather jackets and glam looks.
W.A.S.P.
A very provocative heavy metal band with extravagant accessories.
Twisted Sister
Metalhead and cartoonish makeup.
Toto
Surreal aesthetic and long hairstyles.
The B-52's
Exaggerated and super voluminous hairstyles.
Siouxsie and the Banshees
Pioneering gothic rock band.
Ratt
Leopard print and motorcycles in their performances.
Quiet Riot
Glam metal on stage.
Poison
Glam metal, exaggerated aesthetics, and catchy music.
Mötley Crüe
Leather jackets, long hair, and energy on stage.
Metallica
Ripped jeans, combat boots, and long hair.
Depeche Mode
Leather jackets, ripped tights, and buckled boots.
Def Leppard
Vibrant colors and the spirit of '80s rock.
Culture Club
Glam aesthetics and colorful makeup.
Cinderella
Cinderella with its members sporting long and curly hair.
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi with tight leather pants.
Aerosmith
Aerosmith with long hair and leather jackets.
KISS
A picture of KISS way back in the early 1980s, when they stopped wearing makeup.
