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1982
1982 in British Music
Thriller begins its reign, Dexy's 'Come On Eileen', and synthpop rules.
Key Events
- •Michael Jackson's Thriller released — becomes the biggest-selling album of all time
- •Dexy's Midnight Runners' 'Come On Eileen' — the song of the summer
- •The Smiths play their first gig — Morrissey and Marr begin an era
Dominant Genres
SynthpopNew WavePopIndie
Notable Trends
- →The pop video becomes an art form and marketing necessity
- →Independent labels (Rough Trade, Factory) build alternative infrastructure
- →British pop dominates globally — Culture Club, Wham!, Duran Duran