Second British Invasion

The Second British Invasion was a sharp increase in the popularity of British synth-pop and new pop artists in the United States. It began in the summer of 1982, peaked in 1983, and continued throughout much of the 1980s. MTV began in 1981. Its popularity was the main catalyst for the second British Invasion. According to Rolling Stone, British acts brought a "revolution in sound and style" to the US.

This article is about the Second British Invasion. For the 1960s British music movement, see British Invasion.

Second British Invasion
Part of the 1980s in the United States and United Kingdom
Duration1982–mid 1980s
LocationUnited States, United Kingdom
CauseRise of British synth-pop and new pop artists in U.S. pop music charts

During the late 1980s, glam metal and dance music replaced Second Invasion acts atop the US charts.

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