Bands From The 80’s And Artists From Your Youth
The 1980s were one of the decades that made the biggest impression when it comes to music history. As the years go by, there are a number of bands and artists from the ’80s that regularly play on the radio and other music platforms here and around the world.
Today we want to take a look at a selection of bands and artists from the 80’s who left their mark. Whether you were a kid, a teenager, or a young adult in the 80s, you’re sure to remember these legends fondly. So turn up the volume and let’s get started!
Your favorite bands and artists from the 80s
The Police
Would it shock you to find out that The Police singer is 68 years old? Time sure flies! It feels like yesterday that this British band, formed in 1977, came up with hit after hit.
The truth is, those days are long gone. However, you can still hear Sting’s iconic voice in movie soundtracks, on TV, on the radio and in playlists from the ’80s.
Their song Every breath you take , even one of the 500 greatest songs of all time. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the song is in 84th place on the list.
Queen, another one of your favorite bands from the 80s
Like The Police, this British rock band was born in the 1970s. However, it was in the year 1984 that they released one of their most emblematic songs. I want to break free , remains a favorite all over the world. Like a kind of praise. The song’s video has generated a lot of controversy, especially in the US. Considering that the band members seemed to be wearing women’s clothing.
Of course, if we had to pick our favorite Queen song, it would undoubtedly have to be Bohemian rhapsody. In 2018, a movie of the same name hit the big screen.
This movie biography is about late lead singer Freddie Mercury and the rest of the band’s members. The film was a hit and received 5 Oscar nominations. Rami Malek won the Best Actor award for his portrayal of Fred Mercury.
Metallica
If we’re going to make a list of the biggest bands and artists of the 80’s, let’s not forget these heavy metal legends. Their 1988 anti-war song won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance. This was an entirely new category at the time. Without a doubt Metallica is one of the most successful and well-known bands in the world.
Guns N’ Roses
Another ’80s band with a well-deserved spot on our list is the legendary rock group Guns N’ Roses. The band came together in 1985 and quickly became famous.
Like The Police , Guns N’ Roses has made its way onto Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest artists in history. They were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Bon Jovic
Another hugely popular rock band from the 80s is Bon Jovi. This band consists of vocalist Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X and bassist Hugh McDonald.
Considered a global music icon, this band reached astronomical numbers when it comes to album and concert sales around the world. In fact, the band’s success is so great that, like Guns N’ Roses, they have also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Take a look at the statistics below:
- 3 diamond albums
- 202 platinum albums
- 75 gold albums
- 3 silver albums
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop from the 80s
Last but not least on our list is not a band, but rather a solo act. None other than Michael Jackson. Similarly, his fame first came when he belonged to a family group made up of himself and his 4 brothers.
The Jackson 5 were together for 15 years before Michael rose to fame as a solo artist. When it comes to unforgettable 80s music, Michael Jackson’s songs are some of the first to come to mind.
With albums such as Thriller, one of the best-selling albums in music history, and Bad, Michael’s music marked a turning point in music history. Thanks to his musical contributions , he will always be known as the King of Pop.
