1.
Van Halen
72 points - added 5 months ago by guest -
2.
Michael Jackson
This artist had too many number 1's to count. Not only was he a great singer of the time, he was also a great entertainer!
50 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
3.
Prince
Known for his quirky style, Prince was one of the greatest artists of the 1980's. With his songs such as Purple Rain and Little Red Corvette, he knew how to rock the crowd.
23 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
4.
Madonna
Madonna has been an icon for some time now, although I believe she was hottest in the 1980's. With songs like Crazy for You and Like a Virgin, she shot straight to the tops of all the charts.
21 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
5.
Chicago
20 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
6.
Guns N' Roses
The massive effect of Appetite for Destruction was enough to rule the whole 80's rock.
15 points - added 2 months ago by guest -
7.
Queen
12 points - added 2 years ago by guest -
8.
Elton John
Elton John sang some of the greatest dramatic songs of the times. Everyone was sure to turn the radio up when one of his songs came on. His play on the piano is extraordinary.
9 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
9.
Darryl Hall & John Oats
8 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
10.
Duran Duran
6 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
11.
Whiney Houston
4 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
12.
Rick Springfield
4 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
13.
Phil Collins
Phil Collins was another great of the 1980's. His song Groovy Kind of Love was played at skating rinks all over the United States!
4 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
14.
Billy Joel
3 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
15.
Billy Ocean
2 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
16.
aul McCartney
2 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
17.
Olivia Newton John
1 point - added 2 years ago by arollison -
18.
Kool & the Gang
1 point - added 2 years ago by arollison -
19.
Lionel Ritchie
1 point - added 2 years ago by arollison -
20.
Stevie Wonder
0 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
21.
Kenny Rogers
0 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
22.
George Michael
0 points - added 2 years ago by arollison -
23.
Diana Ross
-1 point - added 2 years ago by arollison -
24.
Journey
-1 point - added 2 years ago by arollison -
25.
The Smiths
-4 points - added 2 years ago by ricman -
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