
A Window into 80s Music
The 1980s was an exciting time for music. Many of today’s most popular genres, including alternative and metal, were born in that momentous decade. The 80s also gave us some of the most memorable songs from any era. Our articles explore the music of the 1980s and how it paved the way for much of today’s popular music. They include information about famous artists, their hit songs, and a brief overview of the most important sub-genres.Pop Music Genres that were Born in The 1980s
In the 1980s, there was no genre quite like pop music. It was a decade of experimentation and reinvention, with old ideas combined in new ways and sounds that had never been heard before. The result was a glut of pop sub-genres that would go on…
394The Biggest Pop Music Bands in the Eighties
The 1980s was a decade of excess and pop music was no exception. The period was marked by the dominance of new wave, followed by an explosion of teen pop, or bubblegum, as it's also known. The decade gave rise to some of the biggest pop music…
310The Biggest American Solo Artists in Eighties Music
If you’ve paid attention to popular music over the years, you’re likely aware that being a solo artist isn’t easy. It takes a lot of work and dedication to make it as a solo artist in any genre of music. The eighties were no different, but…
326The Biggest American Bands in the Eighties
The 1980s were a time of excess in America. President Reagan’s budget-friendly policies, termed “Reaganomics,” encouraged businesses to increase their profits by cutting costs and streamlining production processes. This trickle down…
330The Biggest and Best Music Acts in the 1980s
The 1980s were a decade of excess, from overly produced music videos and hair-bands to the prominence of luxury brands like Versace and Armani. Music was no different, with pop culture being dominated by the synth sound and singers with big hair…
404The Biggest Solo Artists Globally in the Eighties
The 1980s were a dynamic decade for music, with new genres breaking through and old ones reaching new heights of commercial success. After punk and post-punk paved the way in the late 1970s, alongside disco and funk, there was a wave of new…
349Alternative styles of Music that Thrived in The Eighties
Punk Rock in the 80’s was a weird and wonderful time for music. It was a perfect storm of influences, genres and ideas coming together to produce some of the best music from the movement. Look no further than this list for examples. For…
353Pop Culture and Couture in the eighties
The 1980s saw a change in attitude and style, from the punk and New Wave movements of the 1970s to a more glamorous and consumerist look. With technology at its peak and computers becoming more affordable, people were able to express themselves…
333Sex, Drugs and Rock n Roll in the 1980s
The 1980s was the decade of excess. In the previous decade, punk and New Wave had turned upside down the world of music. The new digital revolution arrived together with personal computers, advanced home video game systems, and MTV. It was also…
357The Biggest Albums Sold in The 1980s
Shortly after the invention of the phonograph, music was recorded as a premium product to be bought and sold. The first-ever record sold in 1890 for 50 cents. It wasn’t until the 1980s that albums became something other than collectors’…
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