Into the Groove: The 1980s: The Ultimate Decade in Music History

The eighties was one of the most innovative periods in the history of pop music—and more than forty years later, it remains one of the most beloved.Celebrated across radio, television, advertising, theater, and film, the music of the 1980s continues to captivate audiences, with many of its biggest stars still recording and performing today.Into the Groove is a story of pop music and the world around it. Charting the global music scene month by month from January 1980 to December 1989, it traces the careers of some of the decade's most influential artists, including Annie Lennox, A-ha, Roxette, Prince, Madonna, Kraftwerk, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, the Sugarcubes, and many more.Covering genres both enduring and fleeting, mainstream and underground, the book celebrates everything from post-punk to acid house, heavy rock to electronic music, hip hop to teen pop. Along the way, it highlights the decade's defining recordings, personalities, and cultural moments while uncovering a wealth of fascinating lesser-known stories.Rich, entertaining, and packed with musical insight, Into the Groove weaves together a vibrant tapestry of one of pop music's most exciting decades.The perfect gift for music lovers and eighties enthusiasts alike, it is an affectionate and endlessly engaging tribute to the sounds and stories that defined a generation. Read more