Cyndi Lauper: The Queen of Quirky Pop in the 80s
Cyndi Lauper wasn't your typical pop star. With her neon hair, wacky outfits, and powerful voice, she burst onto the scene in the 1980s and quickly became an icon.
Duran Duran: The Fab Five Who Conquered the 80s
Duran Duran. The name itself conjures up images of neon lights, synthesizers, and impossibly cool hair. More than just a passing fad, Duran Duran were a cultural phenomenon that defined…
The Always Versatile, Phil Collins
Phil Collins had already achieved great success as the drummer and lead singer of Genesis before launching his solo career in the 1980s.
Bobby Brown, King of ’80s New Jack Swing
Bobby Brown was one of the biggest stars of the 1980s. He was a member of the popular R&B group New Edition before launching a successful solo career.
The Dynamic Duo, Daryl Hall & John Oates
Daryl Hall and John Oates were one of the most successful pop music duos of the 1980s, with a string of hit singles that included "Rich Girl," "Kiss on My…
The Incomparable Blondie
Blondie was one of the most successful new wave bands of the 1970s and 1980s. They were known for their eclectic sound, which incorporated elements of punk, disco, reggae, and…
Guns N’ F’n Roses
Guns N' Roses were one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s, and their career during that decade was marked by a meteoric rise to fame, followed by…
The Amazing Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie's career in the 1980s was nothing short of phenomenal. After leaving the Commodores in 1982, he embarked on a solo career that would make him one of the…