Was The World Cooler 50 Years Ago? These Vintage Photos Will Make You Want To Go Back In Time!

The Boombox ’80s in One Picture – Circa 1980

This young man is the decade of the ’80s in a nutshell. Before the explosion of hip-hop culture in the ’90s, this was what true hip-hop looked like. Boasting some cool sunglasses, a pair of white sneakers, and—most importantly—a massive boombox, he looks more than ready for the party!

While we do get to see some young folks carrying portable speakers around town these days, JBL and Beat speakers don’t have half the charm of the classic boombox. Remember: this was way before the internet made it possible for everyone to listen to virtually every song ever recorded for free.

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