[TheHobbit]

Not going for the 80's but several come instantly to mind I am afraid :

VH Jimp already mentioned.

And who remembers always (attempting to play) and to be honest had a serious influence in synth love:



The bassline (actually this is more sampling but bass on the Emulator I believe)

Takes me back to my old school days, I get emotional - i miss it!

Not a synth riff but I had to include it just to butch things up somewhat



Jeez this got nostalgic all those late nights up on the commodore 64 listen to the C90's on the ghetto blaster lol.

Incidentally most I still own on vinyl, my son WILL grow to appreciate