Some great Scottish bands out in the 80s as well. Hipsway, Love and Money, The big dish, The Blue Nile, Jesus and the Mary Chain, Simple Minds, the Associates, Bmx bandits, lloyd Cole and the commotions and of course, Trev's favourite, the Proclaimers.
Talking of 808 State, the 80s spawned acid house which pretty much influenced every thing in the charts and clubs these days.
Steeltown was always my favourite, closely followed by The Crossing. Saw them live a number of times in the 80's, great band live.