The best 80s rock bands include AC/DC, Queen, Guns N' Roses, Def Leppard, and Metallica. These groups spanned genres from hard rock and glam to thrash metal. They defined the decade through multi-platinum albums, massive stadium tours, and the rise of MTV, cementing their place in music.. Discover the ultimate ranking of 80s bands, from chart-topping pop giants to arena-rock legends and new wave icons.
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During the '80s, much of the best rock music being made came from the U.S., and we're honoring the best of it with our look at the Top 20 '80s American Classic Rock Bands.. All Top 10 Lists Music Top 10 Best Bands of the '80s The 1980s did not politely ask music to turn up. It kicked open the studio door, plugged in a synth, stacked the amps, sprayed the hair into structural engineering territory, and made the music video a required part of pop culture survival. This list is for the bands that gave the decade its noise, color, swagger, and occasional leather.
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