KROQ-FM / THE ROQ OF THE 80s
1980 Music Videos
The decade starts here.
Watch the 1980 ROQ of the 80s music video collection: Devo, Pretenders, Talking Heads, the B-52’s, The Cars and more. All 93 entries from the original two-page gallery are gathered below.
TOP 106.7 / 1980
THE ROQ OF THE 80s
ABOUT THE COLLECTION
1980 on the ROQ
This archive follows the original page’s video order across both gallery pages. Its selections include contemporary music videos, live clips and later uploads of music associated with the year.
The original gallery contains four entries marked “Deleted video.” Those entries appear below with their original URLs so the archive stays complete.
FEATURED VIDEO
Devo — Whip It
Start with the opening video from the original 1980 gallery, then continue through every entry below.
VIDEOS 02–24
The First Wave
Devo, Pretenders, Tom Petty, B-52’s, Talking Heads and other opening selections.
VIDEOS 25–46
Continue with Gary Numan, The Police, Elvis Costello, Oingo Boingo and more.
ENTRY 32
Unavailable video
The original gallery labels this video “Deleted video.” Its URL is retained for reference; playback may not work.
ENTRY 45
Unavailable video
The original gallery labels this video “Deleted video.” Its URL is retained for reference; playback may not work.
VIDEOS 47–69
More clips from Roger Daltrey, XTC, The Clash, Queen, Siouxsie and others.
VIDEO 49
(JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon (official music video HD)
ENTRY 58
Unavailable video
The original gallery labels this video “Deleted video.” Its URL is retained for reference; playback may not work.
VIDEOS 70–93
Finish with The Cars, Surf Punks, Journey, Squeeze and the last original entries.
VIDEO 74
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Don't Bring Me Down (Live at Farm Aid 1985)
ENTRY 77
Unavailable video
The original gallery labels this video “Deleted video.” Its URL is retained for reference; playback may not work.
VIDEO 78
Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Getting Mighty Crowded (Betty Everett)
VIDEO 92
"What Are You Doing In My Life" - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - DAMN THE TORPEDOES
ORIGINAL PLAYLIST
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The source playlist remains on YouTube. Videos and playback availability depend on their publishers.
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Continue with the 1981 video collection, return to the decade hub or compare the 1980 Top Songs list.
KROQJingles.com is an independent historical fan archive and is not affiliated with KROQ-FM. Videos remain with their YouTube publishers.