Auckland 80s Band

Let’s face it, the 1980’s were responsible for some truly horrific crimes against fashion: shoulder-pads, leg-warmers, the unforgivable mullet ! What’s evident though, now more than ever, is that the 80’s provided us with some of the best music ever made. It doesn’t seem to matter if you were alive in the 80’s or not, those songs still resonate with people and trigger a joyous reaction for anyone that hears them. Auckland band 80sX take the greatest new wave, new romantic and synth pop hits and recreate the magic and sounds of the 80’s with brilliant musicianship and high energy vocals. Drummer and programmer Andrew Maclaren is the founding member of multi platinum selling band stellar* co-writing mega hits ‘Violent’, ‘All It Takes’ and ‘Taken’ amongst others. During those years he teamed up with Tom Bailey from iconic 80’s band The Thompson Twins to produce three albums, winning 11 x NZ music awards, selling over 100,000 albums and touring the world. Andrew Thorne plays lead guitar and brings a wealth of experience to 80’sX having played all the guitars on Bic Runga’s 11 x platinum debut album ‘Drive’. He has toured the world with many of New Zealand’s leading singer songwriter’s including Bic, Dave Dobbyn, Jan Hellriegel, Tim Finn and played support for international acts including Radiohead, Bryan Adams and Jeff Buckley. Bass player Brett Wells is a Chartered Director and Executive Management Professional with over 25 years operations experience in Webb Group (incorporating the Rockshop; KBB Music; wholesale; service and logistics) and foundation member of the Board. He also sits on the Board of Starjam, a non-profit, which empowers young people with disabilities through music and performance opportunities. A musician since his late teens, he’s fortunate to be able to combine his passion for performance with his business interests. This is not a covers band of journey-men doing their version of well known songs. Totally 80s recreates the music and sounds of the decade with staggering accuracy and a genuine passion for the music. It’s also a really fun night out and the best soundtrack to a party or event you can imagine…

80sX Showreel

Selected Songs

ABC
Look of Love

Aha
Take On Me

Belinda Carlisle
Heaven On Earth

Billy Idol
White Wedding

Billy Idol
Rebel Yell

Billy Idol
Dancing With Myself

Blondie
Call Me

Cindy Lauper
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Coconut Rough
Sierra Leone

David Bowie
Let’s Dance

Dead or Alive
Spin Me Round

Depeche Mode
Just Can’t Get Enough

Devo
Whip It

Duran Duran
Hungry Like The Wolf

Duran Duran
Girls on Film

Eurythmics
Sweet Dreams

Eurythmics
Who’s That Girl

Eurythmics
Would I Lie To You

Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Relax

Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Two Tribes

Gary Numan
Cars

Huey Lewis & The News
Power of Love

Icehouse
Get Together

INXS
Devil Inside

INXS
Original Sin

Irene Cara
What a Feeling

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
I Love Rock & Roll

Kenny Loggins
Footloose

Kim Carnes
Bette Davis Eyes

Kim Wilde
Kids In America

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