⇦ 1979 1981 ⇨

Top 14 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1980


These artists released their first recording in 1980, which made them first eligible for the 2006 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.

1. The Go-Go's
2. INXS
3. Minutemen
4. Afrika Bambaataa
5. Ozzy Osbourne
6. Huey Lewis and The News
7. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
8. The Go-Betweens
9. Einstürzende Neubauten
10. English Beat
11. Kurtis Blow
12. UB40
13. Young Marble Giants
14. Robert Cray

Essential Debut Albums from 1980

Albums (?)Wikipedia
English BeatI Just Can't Stop It
Joan JettJoan Jett (Bad Reputation)
Ozzy OsbourneBlizzard Of Ozz
The Circle JerksGroup Sex
The RomanticsThe Romantics

Essential Debut Songs from 1980

Songs (?)Wikipedia
Afrika BambaataaZulu Nation Throwdown
Diamond HeadAm I Evil?
Donnie IrisAh Leah!
English BeatMirror In The Bathroom
Irene CaraFame
Kurtis BlowThe Breaks
LoverboyTurn Me Loose
Ozzy OsbourneCrazy Train
Ozzy OsbourneMr. Crowley
The Go-Go'sWe Got the Beat
The Jim Carroll BandPeople Who Died
The RomanticsWhat I Like About You
The S.O.S. BandTake Your Time (Do It Right)

Missing someone? They may be listed in a different year. Check this list before letting us know.

⇦ 1979 1981 ⇨

This site is not affiliated with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.