The Tube (TV series)

The Tube was an innovative United Kingdom pop/rock music television programme, which ran for 5 series, from 1982 until 1987. Many other specials were made, including one for the eve of the millenium. It was produced in Newcastle upon Tyne by Tyne Tees Television and broadcast on Channel 4 television. The Tube was presented live by such talented luminaries as Jools Holland, Manchester's Terry Christian, and the late Paula Yates.

Showcase for 80s bands

The Tube was a showcase for many emerging 80s bands. Artists who played on the Tube included:

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Assembly, Aztec Camera, Big Country, Boomtown Rats, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Echo and the Bunnymen, Elvis Costello, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Human League, Icicle Works, Iggy Pop, INXS, Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, Meat Loaf, Paul Young, Psychedelic Furs, Rainmakers, Robert Palmer, Simply Red, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Squeeze, Style Council, Tears for Fears, Terence Trent D'Arby, The Cure, The Jam, The Mission, The Pretenders, The Stranglers, Then Jericho, Thin Lizzy, U2, Ultravox, Wham, Yazoo.

Related Topics:
Assembly - Aztec Camera - Big Country - Boomtown Rats - Culture Club - Duran Duran - Echo and the Bunnymen - Elvis Costello - Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Human League - Icicle Works - Iggy Pop - INXS - Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Meat Loaf - Paul Young - Psychedelic Furs - Rainmakers - Robert Palmer - Simply Red - Siouxsie & the Banshees - Squeeze - Style Council - Tears for Fears - Terence Trent D'Arby - The Cure - The Jam - The Mission - The Pretenders - The Stranglers - Then Jericho - Thin Lizzy - U2 - Ultravox - Wham - Yazoo

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