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ISBN: 9783982068350
BRAVO MUSICBOXEN Volume 4 - All music boxes and charts from 1980 to 1984
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Diversity is the dominant moment of the 1980s. Everything happens simultaneously, alongside, above, against and with each other. New Wave, post-punk, NDW, Austropop, classic rock, metal with variations from speed to death, hip-hop and contemporary R&B, electro-pop with countless sub-styles. The circle of superstars who shaped the decade included Michael Jackson, Prince, Phil Collins, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, George Michael and Whitney Houston. But Culture Club, Kajagoogoo, OMD, New Order, Eurythmics, Soft Cell, Ultravox, Visage and many others also immortalized themselves in the book of the 80s. With a few exceptions, all of this also appears in the BRAVO charts - as always with a German specialty called Schlager. The decade begins with the murder of John Lennon, the death of Bob Marley from cancer and Jackson's blockbuster album "Thriller". The facsimiles of the BRAVO charts from 1980 to 1984 collected here allow you to follow the musical movements and 'read' the time.
- Number of pages: 360 pages
- Published in: self-published (Memory Archiv UG)
- Editor: Christian Müller
In this fourth volume you can take another look at all the music boxes from 1980 to 1984 and enjoy reminiscing.
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Christian Müller
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Christian Müller
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From Punk to Pop Olympus – When NDW and New Wave turned Germany upside down
The BRAVO Music Boxes 1980–1984 celebrate the beginning of a decade in which pop exploded and genre boundaries were simply ignored. Whether Michael Jackson's "Thriller," NDW, Prince, or Depeche Mode—these charts tell the story of a sound that wanted it all at once: emotion, glamour, and goosebumps. A must-have for anyone who wants to know how colorful the 80s really sounded.
About the author
Christian Müller, born in 1954, discovered his passion for pop music at a young age. In a home where the radio played around the clock, he grew up listening to the latest hits. He soon developed his own musical taste and enthusiastically followed all the charts on his favorite stations. His interest in the artists behind the music also arose early on. Week after week, he had the latest issue of the youth magazine BRAVO brought to him, which he meticulously studied. No detail was too small for him – he absorbed every piece of information. In 1988, his childhood dreams returned: Müller began searching flea markets for old issues of BRAVO. As his collection grew, his desire to share his accumulated knowledge with others grew. In 2000, he launched his own website – a step that brought him into direct contact with the BRAVO publishing house. For his book projects, Christian Müller was able to engage the renowned music journalist Teddy Hoersch, who supported him as an expert partner until his untimely death in 2023. Today, Müller and his family manage complete archives of several important music magazines – a unique collection that gives him access to an impressive wealth of music history information. In addition to his work as an archivist, Christian Müller is equally passionate about studying art and design, as well as actively learning the guitar and piano.
Outstanding work and a milestone for the music world
The incredible meticulousness and effort that goes into Christian's books cannot be quantified!
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Our bravo archive has been around for over 20 years, and we're proud to open the doors to one of the most exciting collections of German pop history. Beginning as a project in preparation for BRAVO's 50th anniversary, our archive has since evolved into a true treasure trove, showcasing not only the icons of yesterday and today, but also telling the stories and experiences of young people from 1956 to 1999. Whether you grew up with the first issues of BRAVO in the 1950s, experienced the Golden 80s firsthand, or want to reminisce about the pop culture phenomena of the 90s – you'll find it all here! Browse through hundreds of issues and let the original scans transport you back to a time when music, stars, and stories shaped our lives.
Our archive is more than just a collection—it's an experience. Since 2000, we have lovingly preserved and digitized the legacy of one of Germany's most important youth and music magazines. Discover BRAVO in a new way—anytime, anywhere. Whether you're yearning for the nostalgia of your own youth or want to follow the exciting development of German pop culture, this is the right place to immerse yourself in unforgettable times. Enjoy exploring and browsing!