In hindsight, 1983 was a groundbreaking year for music. The blockbuster album era began, as Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the Police's "Synchronicity" dominated the No. 1 slots on the U.S. Billboard charts. Future stars such as Madonna, R.E.M., Violent Femmes and Wham! released their debut albums.
And the new British Invasion, which had been percolating for several years, exploded thanks to the success of bands like Duran Duran, Culture Club, Eurythmics and Tears for Fears.
