This decade saw the rise of pop music, soft rock, and glam metal as well as emergence of new wave, . The 1980s are commonly associated with the use of synthesizers and the introduction of sampling and hip hop/rap.
The 1980s saw the reinvention of Michael Jackson and the emergence of Madonna, who arguably were the most powerful musicians during the time. Their videos became a permanent fixture on MTV and gained a worldwide mass audience.
Prominent American Urban pop acts of the 1980s include Tina Turner, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Deniece Williams.
American artists such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Bon Jovi, Prince and Janet Jackson ruled the charts throughout the decade and achieved tremendous success worldwide. Their fame and commercial success lasts up to date.
Beginning in 1983 and peaking in success in 1986-1989, the decade saw the resurgence of hard rock music and the emergence of its pop metal subgenre. Bands such as Queen, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Quiet Riot, Europe, Twisted Sister, and Poison were among the most popular acts of the decade. The 1980s saw the emergence of wildly popular hard rock band Guns N' Roses and the successful comebacks of Aerosmith and Alice Cooper in the late 1980s.
The hip hop scene, which had been popular by 1989, continued to evolve, gaining recognition and exhibiting a stronger influence on the music industry. The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run-D.M.C., N.W.A, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, EPMD, Ice-T, Tone Lōc, and others experienced success in this genre.
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