Who are rock bands from the 80s?

Top 20 American Classic Rock Bands of the ’80s

  1. 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.
  2. Van Halen.
  3. R.E.M.
  4. Aerosmith.
  5. ZZ Top.
  6. Metallica.
  7. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
  8. Journey.

Who was the best rockstar in the 80s?

Top Hard Rock Frontmen of the ’80s

  • of 10. Bret Michaels of Poison.
  • of 10. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.
  • of 10. Rob Halford of Judas Priest.
  • of 10. Joe Elliott of Def Leppard.
  • of 10. Vince Neil of Motley Crue.
  • of 10. David Lee Roth of Van Halen.
  • of 10. David Coverdale of Whitesnake.
  • of 10. Sebastian Bach of Skid Row.

Who were the popular singers in the 80s?

Whitney Houston. Sumptuous power ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” was arguably Whitney Houston’s signature hit, but during the 80s, this artist had 12 US smash hits and no less than seven topped the US Billboard charts.

  • Bruce Springsteen.
  • Phil Collins.
  • Lionel Richie.
  • Michael Jackson.
  • Billy Joel.
  • Madonna.
  • Janet Jackson.
  • Who sang 80’s rock on?

    David Essex
    Originally recorded in 1973 and released as a single by Essex, it became an international hit. In 1989, American actor and singer Michael Damian recorded a cover version that went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart….Rock On (David Essex song)

    “Rock On”
    Songwriter(s) David Essex
    Producer(s) Jeff Wayne

    Who was popular in the 80s music?

    Top 100 Artists of the 80’s

    • 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.
    • Bruce Springsteen. 1980 | 1981 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988.
    • Run-D.M.C.
    • Van Halen.
    • Public Enemy.