Rare Footage from 1984

1980s

Explore 100 rare behind-the-scenes clips and footage of famous musicians from 1984.

1984 in Music

Prince released 'Purple Rain'. Bruce Springsteen released 'Born in the U.S.A.'. The Smiths released their debut. Frankie Goes to Hollywood dominated the UK. Van Halen released '1984'. Band Aid recorded 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'.

Artists

Marshall ThompsonThe BandThe Chi-LitesJam sessionRed Hot Chili PeppersAlexis KornerLoleatta HollowayClark Terrythe jacksonsSiouxsie and the BansheesJohnny CunninghamMarqueeSongwriterDan LilkerMarcy PlaygroundMadrugada (band)SavatageKornThe SoundThe Rolling StonesJazz bandRolling StonesR.E.M.Y&TConcertRitchie BlackmoreHerbie HancockMarcia BallT.S.O.L.E.F. BandEd KingNecromandusRattPagan AltarJimmy McCracklinQueensrÿcheMama's BoysMick FarrenPersian RiskMotörheadDeniece WilliamsAshford & SimpsonTammi TerrellJaibiJohn ColtraneMiles DavisFloyd DixonJamaaladeen Tacumapaul wellerJimmy RogersPee Wee CraytonThe SmithsMorrisseyStingPrinceVan HalenMenudoPhil CollinsGenesisRick Allenricky martinGeorge MichaelJoy DivisionThe DoorsJohn GoslingDiana RossBruce SpringsteenIron MaidenQueenFreddie MercuryBob DylanStevie Ray Vaughan