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The matador's reverse proclamation?

ELO. Matador ( bullfighter )shouts Ole! reverse = ELO ( electric Light Orchestra ) Jeff Lynne and the boys are one of the most under-rated bands ever.

By 2112 America is in Russian hands initially? ( 4 )

Rush. America ( U.S. ) in initials of Russia & hands = R( U.S. )H. Canadian rockers Rush were one of the major bands of the 80's, releasing their classic album 2112.

So as I became confused I reached for my cigarettes and alcohol?( 5 )

Oasis. Anagram of 'so as I'. Cigarettes and alcohol is one of their first singles. Oasis are considered by many to be a Beatles wanabee band, personnaly I think they have pretty much their own style and have released one of the great albums of the last 20 years - 'What's The Story Morning Glory'.

Sounds like the big cat is hard of hearing? ( 3,7 )

Def Leppard. Def Leppard pretty much filled the gap left by the demise of Led Zeppelin, especially in the States where their album 'Pyromania' sold some 15 million copies.

The beginnings of anti-christian devil cults produced hells bells? ( 2,2 separated by forward slash)

AC/DC. 'Anti-christian devil cults' - AC/DC. 'Hells Bells' is a track from their classic album 'Back In Black'.

Pork bread! one could say? ( 8 )

Meatloaf. The classic Meatloaf album 'Bat Out Of Hell' has sold an amazing 35 million copies from 1977 to 2002, making it one of the top 5 selling albums of all time.

Skater loses front and rear and ends up by a shrub? ( 4,4 )

Kate Bush. From England, Kate Bush is quite simply a national treasure, she should be protected like the crown jewels.

Pearl's a singer? ( 5,6 )

Janis Joplin. Pearl was Janis Joplin's nickname. 'Pearl's a Singer' was a hit song for Elkie Brooks in 1975. The sad death of Janis cut short the life of one the most amazing female vocalists of all time - just check out 'Ball & Chain' from the 'Cheap Thrills' album to see what I mean.

The sun set over the site of Wellington's victory for these Londoners? ( 3.5 )

The Kinks. Clue relates to Kinks song 'Waterloo sunset'. Waterloo is the site of Napolean's defeat by the duke of Wellington. The Kinks were famous in the sixties for their unique brand of English pop songs, such as 'Waterloo Sunset' & 'Sunny Afternoon'.

The sandy shore lads perhaps?

The Beach Boys. Without doubt one of the greatest bands of the 20th century. Producing seminal albums like 'Pet Sounds'.