3 Classic Rock Frontmen From the 80s Who Make You Feel Nostalgic

Ah, the past. Looking back at it with years removed, it’s hard to see anything negative about it. Troubles? Eh, they weren’t so bad. Hardships? We got through ’em! But what is fun to consider when thinking about all those years ago is the music. And the musical figures from bygone eras that thrilled you and woke up your mind to more.

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That’s just what we wanted to dive into here today. We wanted to explore the careers of three classic rock frontmen from the 1980s who wowed. Three who roared and rattled. But in so doing, they also captured the hearts and minds of fans. They are the ones we like to look back on and remember. Indeed, these are three 80s classic rock frontmen who make you feel nostalgic.

Bruce Springsteen

When you hear the voice from the Long Branch, New Jersey-born Bruce Springsteen, you can’t help but see the past rush before your eyes. To many, Springsteen was the 80s thanks to his high-energy live shows and his passionate vocal delivery. Perhaps his best-known work from the decade was the album and single of the same name, Born In The U.S.A., which both highlights and protests the country Springsteen loves.

Prince

Prince gave everyone in the 1980s a chance to view the decade with a purple hue. The bombastic and brilliant artist released his seminal work in the decade, the album and single of the same name, Purple Rain. The emotive, triumphant work also provided the soundtrack to the film of the same name. With that, Prince had the “Purple Rain” trifecta—a hit single, hit movie, and hit album. Take that, 1980s!

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury’s booming voice is a time machine. With just a few notes, it will take you back to the time when you first heard it. For some, that’s the 1970s, for others, it’s the 1990s. But for many more, it’s the 1980s, thanks to songs from his band Queen like “I Want to Break Free.” Mercury is sublime in the way he fills up a room, stage, arena, or car stereo. He is the bellowing angel you want to hear as you’re rushing down the highway—or as you’re rushing down memory lane.

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