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Pop music 1970 - onwards

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New Romantic

1980s

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Duran Duran © PA News

This music developed from synth pop and featured synthesisers and drum machines. New Romantic bands such as Adam Ant, Teardrop Explodes, ABC, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran had a huge following in the early 1980's.

This has a very polished pop sound and bands often wore glamorous clothes and make-up.

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