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- Whitney Houston Sumptuous power ballad “The Greatest Love Of All” was arguably Whitney Houston’s signature hit, but during the 80s, this artist had 12 US smash hits and no less than seven topped the US Billboard charts
- Bruce Springsteen
- Phil Collins
- Lionel Richie
- Michael Jackson
- Billy Joel
- Madonna
- Janet Jackson
Accordingly, What song sold the most records in the 1980s? 1984 -Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid The message was to “feed the world” and this charity single became not just the biggest hit of the year, but also the biggest-selling single of the entire 1980s
Who was the biggest band of the 80s? Top 10 Best Rock Bands of the ’80s
- Guns N’ Roses (Hard Rock/Glam Metal)
- Queen (Rock)
- Metallica (Heavy Metal/Thrash Metal)
- AC/DC (Hard Rock)
- Bon Jovi (Rock/Hard Rock/Glam Metal)
- Foreigner Rock/Hard Rock)
- Journey (Rock/Hard Rock)
- Motorhead (Heavy Metal/Speed Metal)
Who was the best band in the 80’s? Here’s our list of the best bands of the 80s:
- Guns N’ Roses From Los Angeles, California, Guns N’ Roses is definitely one of the most influential USA rock bands in history
- Metallica
- Van Halen
- REM
- Bon Jovi
- Mötley Crüe
- ZZ Top
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
Further, Who won artist of the decade 1980? Artist of the Decade The results were Elvis Presley (1950s), The Beatles (1960s), Stevie Wonder (1970s), and Michael Jackson (1980s)
What was the #1 song in the 80s?
Biggest #1 Hits of the 80’s (US)
| 1 | 1 Olivia Newton-John Physical / The Promise (The Dolphin Song) (1981) [Single] 10 weeks – 1981/82 |
|---|---|
| 8 | 8Blondie / Giorgio Moroder Call Me (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 RYM #1906 | |
| 9 | 9Kenny Rogers Lady / Sweet Music Man (1980) [Single] 6 weeks – 1980 |
| 6 weeks – 1980 |
What artist sold the most albums in the 80s?
American singer Michael Jackson’s 1982 Thriller became the best-selling record in the country for two consecutive years in the 1980s
What was the #1 song in 1980?
1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1980, from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Barbra Streisand’s “Woman In Love”
Which band sold the most records in the 80s?
AC/DC: Then Australian rock band AC/DC is credited with pioneering heavy metal and hard-rock music “Back in Black” was their biggest album with over 20 million copies sold in the United States
Who was the biggest rock band of the 80’s?
Here’s our list of the best bands of the 80s:
- Guns N’ Roses From Los Angeles, California, Guns N’ Roses is definitely one of the most influential USA rock bands in history
- Metallica
- Van Halen
- REM
- Bon Jovi
- Mötley Crüe
- ZZ Top
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
What was the biggest selling album of the 80’s?
The best-selling album relesased in 1980 is THRILLER by MICHAEL JACKSON which sold 66,000,000 copies BORN IN THE USA
Which 80s rock band made the most money?
Bon Jovi has sold an estimated 120 million albums worldwide, releasing 13 studio albums with his band and two more solo albums
What is the biggest selling song of the 80S?
TOP 100 BEST-SELLING SONGS OF THE 80S
- Band Aid – Do They Know It’s Christmas?
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax
- Stevie Wonder – I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Two Tribes
- The Human League – Don’t You Want Me?
- Wham – Last Christmas
- Culture Club – Karma Chameleon
What’s the biggest selling single of the 80S?
1984 -Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid The message was to “feed the world” and this charity single became not just the biggest hit of the year, but also the biggest-selling single of the entire 1980s
What was the biggest selling album of the 80s?
American singer Michael Jackson’s 1982 Thriller became the best-selling record in the country for two consecutive years in the 1980s
What is the number 1 song from 1980?
1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1980, from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Barbra Streisand’s “Woman In Love”
Who has the most No 1 singles in the 80s?
Number ones Michael Jackson had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1980s (9 songs)
What is the biggest selling song of all time?
According to Guinness World Records, Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” (1942) as performed by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies
What was the first No 1 of the 80s?
1980 – The Pretenders’ Brass In Pocket becomes the first new Number 1 single of the decade, as the band score a double top, as The Pretenders also tops the Official Albums Chart
Who sold the most albums in the 80s?
American singer Michael Jackson’s 1982 Thriller became the best-selling record in the country for two consecutive years in the 1980s
What was the biggest selling song of the 80’s?
1984 -Do They Know It’s Christmas – Band Aid The message was to “feed the world” and this charity single became not just the biggest hit of the year, but also the biggest-selling single of the entire 1980s
What 80s band made the most money?
Bon Jovi has sold an estimated 120 million albums worldwide, releasing 13 studio albums with his band and two more solo albums
What was number 1 song in 1980?
1 spot on Billboard’s Top 100 in 1980, from Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” to Barbra Streisand’s “Woman In Love”
