Music icons of the 1980’s

Music icons

There were many iconic musicians and bands in the 1980s, some of which are still popular today. We were listening to Billy Joel, Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, but here are a few examples of true legends:

Michael Jackson

Known as the “King of Pop,” Jackson was a dominant figure in the music industry throughout the 1980s. He released several successful albums, including “Thriller,” “Bad,” and “Dangerous,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller.”

Madonna

Madonna was one of the most influential and successful female artists of the 1980s, with a string of hit singles and albums, including “Like a Virgin,” “True Blue,” and “Like a Prayer.” She was known for her provocative image and innovative music videos.

Prince

Prince was a multi-talented musician, singer, and songwriter who was active in the 1980s and beyond. He released several successful albums, including “Purple Rain,” “1999,” and “Sign o’ the Times,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Kiss,” “Little Red Corvette,” and “When Doves Cry.”

Duran Duran

Duran Duran was a British band that was popular in the 1980s and beyond. They released several successful albums, including “Rio,” “Seven and the Ragged Tiger,” and “Notorious,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Rio,” and “The Reflex.”

U2

U2 is an Irish rock band that was active in the 1980s and beyond. They released several successful albums, including “The Joshua Tree,” “War,” and “Achtung Baby,” and had numerous hit singles, including “With or Without You,” “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” and “Pride (In the Name of Love).”

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer-songwriter who was active in the 1980s and beyond. He released several successful albums, including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “Tunnel of Love,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Dancing in the Dark,” and “Glory Days.”

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper is an American singer-songwriter who was active in the 1980s and beyond. She released several successful albums, including “She’s So Unusual” and “True Colors,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Time After Time,” and “True Colors.”

The Police

The Police was a British rock band that was active in the 1980s and beyond. They released several successful albums, including “Ghost in the Machine,” “Synchronicity,” and “Outlandos d’Amour,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and “Message in a Bottle.”

Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is an American rock band that was active in the 1980s and beyond. They released several successful albums, including “Slippery When Wet,” “New Jersey,” and “Keep the Faith,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” and “Bad Medicine.”

Phil Collins

Phil Collins is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, and actor who was active in the 1980s and beyond. He was a member of the band Genesis and released several successful solo albums, including “Face Value,” “No Jacket Required,” and “But Seriously.” Collins had numerous hit singles as a solo artist, including “In the Air Tonight,” “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now),” “One More Night,” and “Sussudio.” He was also known for his work as a film score composer, and wrote the music for the Disney movie “Tarzan” as well as several other films. Collins was one of the most successful and influential musicians of the 1980s and beyond, and his work continues to be popular today.

Queen

Queen is an English rock band that was active in the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond. The band was formed in 1970 and consisted of lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon. They released several successful albums, including “A Night at the Opera,” “A Day at the Races,” and “The Game,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” and “Another One Bites the Dust.” Queen was known for their elaborate and theatrical stage performances, and they became one of the most popular and influential rock bands in the world. Despite the untimely death of Freddie Mercury in 1991, Queen’s music continues to be popular and enduring today.

George Michael

George Michael was an English singer, songwriter, and record producer who was active in the 1980s and beyond. He rose to fame as part of the duo Wham!, along with Andrew Ridgeley, and had numerous hit singles with the group, including “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go,” “Careless Whisper,” and “Last Christmas.” After the breakup of Wham!, Michael continued to have success as a solo artist, releasing several successful albums, including “Faith” and “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1,” and had numerous hit singles, including “Faith,” “Freedom! ’90,” and “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Michael was known for his soulful voice and innovative music, and was one of the most successful and influential musicians of the 1980s and beyond.