Who was the most popular 80s singer?

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.

    • Who was the biggest artist in 1980?

    1 Kenny Rogers (# 1 Male Artist)
    2 Diana Ross (# 1 Female Artist)
    3 Queen (# 1 Group/Duo)
    4 Billy Joel
    5 Air Supply

    Who was the most successful male artist of the 80s?

    Michael Jackson The King of Pop, or ‘Wacko Jacko’ as the press often dubbed him back then – ruled the 80s. His albums took positions two and three in the album chart for the entire decade.

    Who was the most popular male singer in the 1980s?

    Let’s face it: When it comes to ’80s male pop, there was Michael Jackson, then there was everybody else. But the King of Pop wasn’t alone in climbing charts and selling albums.

    Who won Artist of the Decade 80s?

    This day in 1989: Alabama wins ACM’s “80s Artist of the Decade” award. Today in 1989, after winning countless awards, racking up over 20 #1 hits and selling 50 million records worldwide, Alabama was named “80’s Artist of the Decade” by the Academy of Country Music.

    Who was the best band in the 80’s?

    Top 20 American Classic Rock Bands of the ’80s

    1. Guns N’ Roses. After spotting every other American band on this list a six-year head start, Guns N’ Roses rocketed to the front of the pack largely on the strength of just one studio album.
    2. Van Halen.
    3. R.E.M.
    4. Aerosmith.
    5. ZZ Top.
    6. Metallica.
    7. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
    8. Journey.