Artists with Funny Music Videos in the 80s
I know there's alot of 80's music videos that are funny because of the sheer corny and tackiness of them. However I tried to list the bands who made multiple videos that were purposely trying to make you smile or laugh.
Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic is an American singer, songwriter, parodist, record producer, satirist, actor, voice actor, music video director, film producer, and author. Goes without saying right?
Ex., "Like a Surgeon"
Twisted Sister was an American heavy metal band originally from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and later based in Long Island, New York.
Night Boat to Cairo, Baggy Trousers, One Step Beyond, Shut Up, My Girl pretty much all their videos are goofy. These guys crack me up.
David Lee Roth is an American rock vocalist, songwriter, actor, author, and former radio personality. Just a Gigolo, California Girls, Yankee Rose, etc.
The Beastie Boys were an American Rap/Rock group that was formed in 1981 by its three original members, Michael "Mike D" Diamond, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, and Adam "MCA" Yauch. Fight For Your Right, She's On It, No Sleep Till Brooklyn, Hey Ladies.
Men at Work are an Australian rock/pop band formed in Sydney. The group is most famous for their hits, "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now?" Down Under, Who Can it be Now? They seem to be funny, cool dudes. The type of guys you would have a lot of fun getting drunk with.
Devo is an American rock band from Akron, Ohio formed in 1973. Their classic lineup consisted of two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs and the Casales, along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", the song that gave the band mainstream popularity. Beautiful World, Just a Girl, Through Being Cool, Whip It, etc.
Van Halen was an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. From 1974 until 1985, the band consisted of guitarist Eddie Van Halen, vocalist David Lee Roth, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony. (Oh) Pretty Woman, Hot for Teacher (awesome video), Panama.
Cynthia Ann Stephanie "Cyndi" Lauper is an American singer, songwriter, actress and LGBT rights activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years. Girls Just Want to Have Fun, She Bop. You guys know what the song She Bop is about right? If you pay attention to the subtext and details in the background of the video it's kinda funny.
The Cars were an American rock band that emerged from the new wave scene in the late 1970s. The band originated in Boston, Massachusetts in 1976, with singer, rhythm guitarist and songwriter Ric Ocasek, singer and bassist Benjamin Orr, lead guitarist Elliot Easton, keyboardist Greg Hawkes and drummer David Robinson. Shake it Up, You Might Think, Magic
Queen are an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar, vocals). Before forming into Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury was a fan of Smile and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques. He then joined the band in 1970, suggested "Queen" as a new band name, and adopted his familiar stage name. John Deacon was also recruited to complete the line-up. ...read more. I Want to Break Free