The 1980s was a vibrant decade for music, marked by the rise of diverse genres and iconic bands. Here are 20 of the most popular bands from that era:
1. Queen
2. U2
3. Guns N’ Roses
4. Metallica
5. Bon Jovi
6. The Police
7. Duran Duran
8. R.E.M.
9. Def Leppard
10. Van Halen
11. Journey
12. AC/DC
13. The Cure
14. INXS
15. Depeche Mode
16. Talking Heads
17. Genesis
18. New Order
19. The Smiths
20. The Clash
These bands were instrumental in shaping the musical landscape of the 1980s, each contributing unique sounds and memorable hits that continue to resonate today.
Mich***e Spears
April 7, 2025 at 11:11 amOh, and I used to be SO tragically hip! Anyway, thanks for the list. My (29 YEAR OLD) sin has recently been exploring 80’s music because that was my generation and he sees me growing older AND he’s starting to come to terms with my mortality. Absolutely loving the website!!