TheQuickReport 20 Best Rock Bands of the 80s Posted: January 16, 2025 | Last updated: January 16, 2025 The 1980s were a time of experimentation and excess that saw the birth of hair metal, thrash ...

other prominent groups from the '80s are still going strong. Not all we'll showcase have enjoyed consistent success throughout the years, but enough to keep packing stadiums, clubs, or festival ...

We even have our own show dedicated to the era that was: Sounds of the 80s. Some of our favourite bands experienced stratospheric success over 30 years ago and seemingly haven't slowed down since.

The hair, or glam, metal bands of the 1980s remain one of the true guilty pleasures in music history. The hair spray, makeup, and catchy pop tunes touched up with distortion were made for MTV.

John Sykes, best known for his work with popular rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake ... featuring photos of Sykes and himself in the ‘80s.