In my opinion the eighties began with President Ronald Reagan, and this:
I want to hate New Order, they can be so self-consciously artsy. But, I loved Joy Division and so I loved New Order. Still do.
Saw New Order in Tokyo during my first visit ( moved here 4 months later ) . Bernhard was drinking on stage and feeling no pain , cursing out the light man , etc...A little sloppy that day and they refused to come out for an encore which caused boos to ensue . Very rare to see booing in Japan at a concert , sporting event , etc...