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- Guns N' Roses. After spotting every other American band on this list a six-year head start, Guns N' Roses rocketed to the front of the pack largely on the strength of just one studio album.
- Van Halen. Van Halen enjoyed the most consistent commercial dominance of any '80s rock band, releasing no less than six different multi-platinum albums between 1980 and 1988.
- R.E.M. The '80s were barely four months old when the unnamed quartet that would become R.E.M. played their first show at a friend's birthday party. The decade saw the Athens, Ga.-
- Aerosmith. Aerosmith limped into the '80s at 60 percent strength, with guitarists Joe Perry and Brad Whitford both having departed prior to the completion of the band's first album of the decade, 1982's 'Rock in a Hard Place.'
- Michael Jackson. 1980 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
- Prince. 1980 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
- Madonna. 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1989.
- U2. 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
- Michael Jackson. 12,040 votes. Earning the title "King of Pop," this groundbreaking artist revolutionized music with his innovative dance moves, iconic fashion, and unforgettable music videos.
- Queen. 8,097 votes. This British rock band's unique fusion of opera, hard rock, and glam made them one of the most innovative and influential groups during this era.
- Whitney Houston. 7,777 votes. With her incredible vocal range and powerful stage presence, this legendary singer set a new standard for pop divas everywhere.
- Prince. 8,436 votes. A truly unique talent in both his musicianship and visual style, this enigmatic artist defied genre boundaries by blending funk, rock, R&B, and pop into a sound that was unmistakably his own.
These are the 50 best 80s rock bands that made it happen, with creativity and individuality that branched into hard rock, heavy metal, glam rock, new wave, and other mixed rock genres, that still resonates with us today.
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1. U2. 2. Talking Heads. 3. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. 4. R.E.M. 5. Poison. 6. Twisted Sister. 7. Ratt. 8. The Smiths. 9. AC/DC. 10. Guns n’ Roses. 11. The Cure. 12. Bon Jovi. 13. Whitesnake.
May 19, 2024 · 1. Queen. 580 votes. With a charismatic frontman and unparalleled vocal range, this group soared above the rest with their unique blend of opera and rock, creating an entirely new genre. Their ability to captivate audiences through both live performances and iconic anthems led to their status as one of the most influential bands in history.
