Synthpop emerges with success for UK acts including Soft Cell, Human League and others. Rockabilly and ska enjoy brief revivals. Simon and Garfunkel reunite for a performance to a crowd of over 550,000 in New York City's Central Park. Reggae star Bob Marley dies of cancer. Diana Ross leaves Motown for RCA making her the highest paid artist of the time. Country artists enjoy crossover success on the US Top 100.