⇦ 1983 1985 ⇨

Top 15 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1984


These artists released their first recording in 1984, which made them first eligible for the 2010 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.

1. Red Hot Chili Peppers
2. George Michael
3. Whitney Houston
4. LL Cool J
5. Sade
6. The Flaming Lips
7. The Jesus and Mary Chain
8. Nick Cave
9. The Pogues
10. Pet Shop Boys
11. The Cult
12. David Sylvian
13. Sheila E.
14. KMFDM
15. Steve Vai

Essential Debut Albums from 1984

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Celtic FrostMorbid Tales
Nick Cave And The Bad SeedsFrom Her to Eternity
SadeDiamond Life
Spinal TapThis Is Spinal Tap

Essential Debut Songs from 1984

Songs (?)Wikipedia
A-HaTake on Me
AlphavilleBig In Japan
AlphavilleForever Young
AnimotionObsession
AutographTurn Up the Radio
Bronski BeatSmalltown Boy
George MichaelCareless Whisper
Jack WagnerAll I Need
Julian LennonToo Late for Goodbyes
LL Cool JI Need a Beat
Pet Shop BoysWest End Girls
SadeSmooth Operator
SadeYour Love is King
SadeHang On to Your Love
Sheila E.The Glamorous Life

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⇦ 1983 1985 ⇨

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