Which artists from the 1980s do you think have had the greatest influence on the bands that are around now that you enjoy?

For me:

Joy Division
New Order
The Cure
Comsat Angels
Marine Girls
Young Marble Giants
Muslimgauze
Cabaret Voltaire
Echo And The Bunnymen
Cocteau Twins
Anne Clark and David Harrow
Vinni Reilly
Tallulah Gosh
Pastels
Cannanes
Virgina Astley