• Will Sergeant: Echo and the Bunnymen

    Why You Should Know Him Will Sergeant is, and has been, the only constant member of the monster ‘80s neo-psychedelic new wave band, Echo and ...
  • Steve Rothery: Marillion

    Why You Should Know Him Yet another prime example of the UK’s glorious contribution to the world of rock, Marillion guitarist, Steve Rothery, cannot be ...
  • Tony “Bruno” Rey: Saraya, Danger Danger

    Why You Should Know Him Tony “Bruno” Rey is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to the music business. He’s done everything from playing hair metal ...
  • Trevor Rabin: Yes

    Why You Should Know Him The age of ‘80s rock was rich with musical talent who were often overlooked due to more mainstream artists. One ...
  • Marco Pirroni: Adam & the Ants, Adam Ant

    Why You Should Know Him English guitarist Marco Pirroni first hit the music scene in the mid-‘70s with a brief stint in Siouxsie and the ...
  • Roland Orzabal: Tears for Fears

    Why You Should Know Him Roland Orzabar is a British songwriter, musician, and record producer who co-founded the band, Tears for Fears. He primarily contributed ...
  • John Norum: Europe, John Norum

    Why You Should Know Him John Norum is best known as the guitarist on the band Europe’s breakout multi-platinum album, The Final Countdown. What many ...
  • Johnny Marr: The Smiths

    Why You Should Know Him British songwriter and musician Johnny Marr rose to fame in the 1980s as the guitarist for The Smiths, one of ...
  • Kee Marcello: Europe, Kee Marcello

    Why You Should Know Him Swedish rocker Kee Marcello is perhaps one of the most underrated shredders of the period. His solos feature some of ...
  • Steve Lukather: Toto

    Why You Should Know Him It is always a pleasure to find artists that are as versatile in their field as Steve Lukather. He was ...