80s Bands And Musicians From Your Youth

It is always nostalgic to think back to the good old days. Today we want to take you back to your youth with a list of your favorite bands and musicians from the 80’s.

Here we will take a look at some 80’s bands and musicians who have left their mark. Whether you were a child, a teenager or a young adult in the 80’s, you will surely love these legends. So turn up the volume and we’ll drive!

80’s bands and musicians from your youth

The Police

Would it shock you to learn that the singer in The Police is 68 years old? Time clearly flies! It seems that the British band, which was formed in 1977, came here after here. Their heyday is now far gone, but you can still hear Sting’s iconic voice in film music on TV, on the radio and in playlists from the 80’s even today.

In fact, their song Every Breath You Take is one of the 500 greatest songs of all time. According to Rolling Stone magazine , the song is number 84 on the list.

Queen

Like The Police  , this British rock band was born in the 70’s. However, it was not until 1984 that they released one of their most emblematic songs. I want to break free continues to be a favorite – almost a kind of hymn – all over the world. The song’s video aroused enormous controversy, especially in the United States, because the band members were dressed in women’s clothing.

But if we had to choose our favorite song from Queen , it would probably be Bohemian Rhapsody . In fact, in 2018, a film of the same name came out to cinemas.

This film biography is about the late singer Freddie Mercury and the rest of the members who were in the band. The film was a box office hit and received five Oscar nominations. Rami Malek won Best Actor for his portrayal of Fred Mercury.

Metallica

When making a list of 80’s bands and musicians, one must not forget these heavy metal legends. Their anti-war song One from 1988 won a Grammy for best heavy metal single – a completely new category at the time. Without a shadow of a doubt, Metallica is one of the most successful and well-known bands in the world.

Guns N ‘Roses

Another 80’s band with a well-deserved place on our list is the legendary rock group Guns N ‘Roses . The band was formed in 1985 and quickly rose to fame. Like The Police ,  Guns N ‘Roses entered Rolling Stone ‘s list of the 100 best artists in history. In 2012, they were also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Bon Jovi

Another hugely popular rock band from the 80’s is Bon Jovi. The band consisted of singer Jon Bon Jovi, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Phil X and bassist Hugh McDonald.

They can not be considered anything other than a global music icon, and the band reached astronomical figures when it comes to album and concert sales around the world. In fact, the band’s success is so great that they, like Guns N ‘Roses , are also inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Just look at the statistics below:

• 3 diamond albums
• 202 platinum album
• 75 gold albums
• 3 silveralbum

Michael Jackson, the king of pop

Last but not least, we do not have a band but rather a solo artist – none other than Michael Jackson. However, his music career began with him being part of a band that consisted of himself and his 5 brothers.

Jackson 5 held together for 15 years before Michael became famous as a solo artist. With records such as Thriller – one of the best-selling albums ever – and Bad , Michael’s music marked a turning point in music history. Thanks to his musical contribution, he will always be known as the king of pop.