I went for bands who released albums in that decade...
1950's - Little Richard (Awesome passionate, electric performances from the king of joyful piano!!!)
1960's - Del Shannon (Love lots of 60's stuff, but even though Del's songs weren't particulary upbeat he still had a way about him)
1970's - Abba (Okay, so shoot me, but DANG they were catchy tunes!!)
1980's - Bride (man, I loved their first three albums, especially Silence Is Madness)
1990's - Tourniquet (not really a fan of thrash metal anymore, but LOVE falestto!)
2000's - Theocracy (love all four of their albums)
2010's - Signum Regis (last three albums have been superb)
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My Christian Metal Website.........
Silence Is Madness
Three Things for a better life...
1 - Believe In Jesus.
2 - Love one another.
3 - Let God be the judge.
That is all I need to say.