80s Artists & Hits

This collection features profiles of artists and bands, reviews, and forgotten gems of the 1980s. Learn about the best hit songs of the 80s, year by year, plus read interviews from legendary 80s icons.

  • Tina Turner performing on stage
    The Top Women Singers of '80s Rock
  • Bruce Springsteen and saxophonist Clarence Clemons perform with the E Street Band in 1980 in Detroit, Michigan.
    Top '80s Songs Featuring Saxophone
  • Michael Jackson in 1979
    Top 10 Michael Jackson Songs of the '80s, Part 1
  • English singer songwriter Sting
    Top 10 Songs of the '80s
  • Billy Joel at a piano
    Top Billy Joel Songs of the '80s
  • Pat Benatar
    Top Pat Benatar Songs of the 1980s
  • Spandau Ballet
    The 8 Top Spandau Ballet Hits From the '80s
  • Bon Jovi waves to fans following a performance at Met Center on Bloomington, Minnesota, April 4, 1989.
    Top Bon Jovi Songs of the '80s
  • The Cars
    Top 8 1980s Songs by The Cars
  • Singer song-writer and musician Prince performs at the Hollywood Palace to promote the opening of his film 'Purple Rain' on July 26, 1985 in Los Angeles, California.
    Top Prince Songs of the '80s, Volume 1
  • Jefferson Starship perform on stage in New York on September
    Top Jefferson Starship and Starship Songs of the '80s
  • Blondie - "Call Me"
    The Best Pop and Rock Songs of 1980
  • Little River Band - "Take It Easy on Me"
    Top Soft Rock Songs of the 1980s
  • Whitesnake in concert
    8 Top Whitesnake Songs of the 80s
  • ABC Perform At Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth
    Top 5 ABC Songs of the '80s
  • Publicity photo of the Go-Go's standing in front of a brick wall.
    Top 6 Go-Go's Songs of the '80s
  • 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit - Show
    The Most Popular Heart Songs of the '80s
  • Adam Ant in 1981
    Top 8 Adam Ant Songs of the '80s
  • Gloria Estefan
    Top Gloria Estefan Songs of the '80s
  • Sheena Easton
    Top Sheena Easton Songs of the '80s
  • Hall And Oates Live In Concert
    Top 10 Hall & Oates Songs of the '80s
  • Top Bruce Springsteen Hits of the '80s
  • History of jeans - Lionel Richie 1980s
    Lionel Richie's Greatest Songs from the 1980s
  • Australian rock group Men at Work - portrait circa 1983 in New York City.
    Top Men at Work Songs of the '80s
  • R.E.M. Plays The Omni Coliseum - Atlanta Georgia
    The Top 10 R.E.M. Songs of the '80s
  • American pop singer Cyndi Lauper on stage, 1984.
    Top Cyndi Lauper Songs of the '80s
  • Kool and the Gang
    Top 6 Kool and the Gang Songs of the '80s
  • The Police performing
    Top '80s Songs of The Police
  • Hall and Oates
    Top 10 Songs of 1981
  • Howard Jones
    Top Howard Jones Songs of the '80s
  • Bret Michaels of Poison performing
    Top Poison Songs of the '80s
  • Huey Lewis and the News
    Top Huey Lewis and the News Songs of the '80s
  • Guitarist and musician George Lynch, of the band Dokken.
    Top '80s Love Songs of Heartache & Heartbreak
  • Germany's Scorpions easily became one of the most recognizable European music acts of the '80s.
    Top European Pop and Rock Artists of the '80s
  • Freddie Mercury on stage during Queen's performance at the Rock in Rio festival, Brazil, January 1985.
    Top Queen Songs of the '80s
  • Whitney Houston singing with arm outstretched.
    Whitney Houston Songs of the '80s
  • Klaus Meine, Mathis Jabs and Rudolph Schanker of Scorpions perform at Madison Square Garden March 19, 1984.
    Top 10 Scorpions Songs of the '80s
  • Kenny Loggins Performs On Fox & Friends' All-American Summer Concert Series
    Top Kenny Loggins Songs of the '80s
  • The Edge and Bono of U2 perform on the Joshua Tree Tour at Nassau Coliseum on October 9, 1987 in Uniondale NY.
    Top 10 U2 Songs of the '80s
  • British arena rock supergroup Asia perform live in Germany in 1982 [L-R Steve Howe (guitar), Carl Palmer (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), John Wetton (bass, lead vocals).
    Top Asia Songs of the '80s
  • A look at the band Chicago
    A List of the Best '80s Songs from Band Chicago
  • George Michael and Wham performing live at the Live Aid Concert, Wembley Stadium, London on 13th July 1985.
    Top Wham! and George Michael Solo Songs of the '80s
  • Michael Jackson
    Top Michael Jackson Songs of the '80s, Part 2
  • Steve Perry and Neal Schon of Journey perform on stage in New York in 1980.
    Top '80s Songs of American Arena Rock Band Journey
  • Led memorably by distinctive frontman Robert Smith (center), English alternative band The Cure performs live during the early '90s.
    Top '80s Songs of The Cure
  • Terri Nunn of the group Berlin performs with guitarist David Diamond at the US Festival, Ontario, California, May 30, 1983.
    The Top Berlin Songs of the '80s
  • American rock band .38 Special performs live in Chicago, Illinois back in July 1986. Pictured are, from left, group members Larry Junstrom and Don Barnes.
    Top .38 Special Songs of the '80s
  • Motley Crue
    Top Motley Crue Songs of the '80s
  • Joan Jett in 1980
    Top Joan Jett Songs of the '80s
  • dexys
    What Were the Top Songs of 1983?
  • Bassist John Taylor (L), singer Simon Le Bon, and guitarist Andy Taylor of the British pop group Duran Duran performing on stage during a concert, 1984.
    Top Duran Duran Songs of the '80s
  • David Bowie in the '80s
    Top David Bowie Solo Songs of the '80s
  • Top Richard Marx Songs of the '80s
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    Top Bryan Adams Songs of the '80s
  • Squeeze
    Top Squeeze Songs of the '80s
  • Styx, from left to right: John Panazzo, James Young, Tommy Shaw, Dennis De Young, Chuck Panazzo.
    Top Styx Songs of the '80s
  • The '80s lineup of English progressive rock group Yes featured shifting personnel and also delivered a more mainstream arena rock sound during the decade.
    Top '80s Songs from the Revamped Lineup of Classic Rock Band Yes
  • Rick Springfield In Concert - Atlanta, Georgia
    Top Rick Springfield Songs of the '80s
  • Exene Cervenka (center), lead singer of the quintessential Los Angeles punk rock band 'X' performs at a 1982 Reseda, California concert.
    Top 10 X Songs
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    Top Scandal and Patty Smyth Solo Songs of the '80s
  • AC-DC-Highway-To-Hell
    Top AC/DC Songs of the '80s
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