Australia Takes the 80s by Storm!
- Author
- Jamie Logie
- Published
- Wed 16 Oct 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.patreon.com/80s
The Brits had taken over music and pop culture in the 1960s, and then--to a lesser extent--they did it again in the early 80s. But now, it was time for the Aussies to take over...
This is a look back on the 1980s Aussie invasion, a time when the Land Down Under heavily influenced radio, record stores, TVs, and movie theatres in North America, and around the world...
Whether you played knifey-spoony before or not, it was hard not to be aware of the Australian influence. From Kylie Minogue to Midnight Oil, and Paul Hogan to Yahoo Serious, the Aussies made a big impact on 1980s pop culture.
Book: Beyond the Film: The Making of VHS Favorites From the Video Store Era
The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s
