Most Popular Bands of the '80s, Then and Now

Who have been the most effective promoting bands of the Eighties, and the place are they now?

Anybody who grew up within the ’80s remembers its seminal occasions—the homicide of John Lennon, the launch of the House Shuttle, the wedding of Prince Charles and Woman Diana Spencer, the discharge of Michael Jackson‘s “Thriller,” and the introduction of the Macintosh laptop, are only a few that immediately come to thoughts.

Understanding the ’80s Via Its Soundtrack

It solely is sensible that the music of the last decade would mirror the instances. To that finish, Stacker scoured Billboard charts from the ’80s and selected 25 of the highest bands whose music soundtracked the last decade. We then researched every of the bands, reporting on their members, flashing again to their high hits, and sharing what they’re as much as right now.

A fast scan of the bands listed right here reveals an eclectic cluster of artists and genres. Whether or not you want beards and blues, heavy steel, various rock or laborious rock, one can find some inspiration on this record, which includes legends who’ve bought hundreds of thousands of albums, received myriad awards, and earned their place in music historical past.

See images of the best-selling bands of the ’80s again then and now, straight under!