Who sold the most records in the 80s?

Using data gathered by ChartMasters, here's the list of the top 10 selling artists of the 1980s.
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  1. 1 Michael Jackson. The King of Pop reigns supreme as the King of the 80s.
  2. 2 Madonna. ...
  3. 3 Phil Collins. ...
  4. 4 U2. ...
  5. 5 Queen. ...
  6. 6 Prince. ...
  7. 7 AC/DC. ...
  8. 8 Bruce Springsteen. ...
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Who sold the most music in the 80S?

Looking at the best selling albums of the decade helps, if you simply separate the solo artists from the bands. The number one album of the 80s was Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms, but the number two and three spots were taken by an American male solo artist. Michael Jackson, with Thriller and Bad.
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What is the biggest selling album of the 80's?

Thriller – Michael Jackson

Thriller took the top spot with 37 weeks at number one, as well as one of the longest runs in the top 10 ever (78 weeks – that's well over a year).
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Who was the biggest-selling solo artist of the 80s?

George Michael

The record reached No. 1 on both the pop and R&B charts, and Michael's reputation as a pop superstar was quickly cemented. Michael released only one solo album within the boundaries of the decade, but that's all that was required of him.
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Who was the most successful band of the 80s?

Van Halen

Van Halen enjoyed the most consistent commercial dominance of any '80s rock band, releasing no less than six different multi-platinum albums between 1980 and 1988.
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Best-Selling Music Artists 1969 - 2019



Who was the biggest artist of the 80s?

Top 100 Artists of the 80's
  • Michael Jackson. 1980 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
  • Prince. 1980 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
  • Madonna. 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1989.
  • U2. 1987 | 1988 | 1989.
  • Bruce Springsteen. 1980 | 1981 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988.
  • Run-D.M.C.
  • Van Halen. ...
  • Public Enemy.
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Who has the most #1 hits 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).
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Who was the most successful male artist of the 80s?

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.
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Who was the most famous person in the 1980s?

Harrison Ford was arguably the most popular leading man of the '80s.
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What was the biggest 80S hit?

1. "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi (1986) "Livin' on a Prayer" is undeniably Bon Jovi's all-time greatest hit and a decade-defining rock classic.
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What was the biggest selling song of the 80's?

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.
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What band had the most hits in the 80S?

Kool & the Gang

1 his, their ripples of popularity reached the Hot 100 on a regular basis. Earning that distinction 18 times with tracks like "Too Hot," "Joanna," and "Get Down on It," Kool & the Gang are a high quality 1980s mainstay.
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Who were the biggest musicians of the 1980s?

Listen to the best of the 80s here, and check out our best 80s musicians, below.
  • 8: Eurythmics. ...
  • 7: Phil Collins. ...
  • 6: Kate Bush. ...
  • 5: U2. ...
  • 4: Dire Straits. ...
  • 3: Michael Jackson. ...
  • 2: Madonna. ...
  • 1: Prince. A wildly enigmatic and fearless funk-pop pioneer, Prince easily tops our list of the best 80s musicians.
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What was the No 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."
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Which artists dominated 80s?

Michael Jackson literally ruled the '80s. He kicked off the decade by carrying over his success from "Off the Wall," which was released in August 1979. "Off the Wall" was a groundbreaking, top-selling funk and disco-pop album, but underrated compared to what came next—and that's "Thriller" (1982).
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Who is the most popular male singer in the 80s?

15 Of The Most Famous Male Singers Of The 1980s
  • Michael Jackson.
  • Prince.
  • David Bowie.
  • Boy George.
  • Elton John.
  • Huey Lewis.
  • Bryan Adams.
  • Billy Joel.
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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).
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Who was the biggest rock band in the 80s?

Here's our list of the best bands of the 80s:
  1. Guns N' Roses. From Los Angeles, California, Guns N' Roses is definitely one of the most influential USA rock bands in history. ...
  2. Metallica. ...
  3. Van Halen. ...
  4. R.E.M. ...
  5. Bon Jovi. ...
  6. Mötley Crüe. ...
  7. ZZ Top. ...
  8. Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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What is considered the best song of the 80s?

Best '80s songs, ranked
  1. 'Purple Rain' by Prince. ...
  2. 'Beat It' by Michael Jackson. ...
  3. 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' by Whitney Houston. ...
  4. 'Straight Outta Compton' by NWA. ...
  5. 'Fight the Power' by Public Enemy. ...
  6. 'Express Yourself' by Madonna. ...
  7. 'Modern Love' by David Bowie. ...
  8. 'The Message' by Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five.
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What was the top 5 songs in the 80s?

Top 10 Songs of the '80s
  • of 10. "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. ...
  • of 10. "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor. ...
  • of 10. "I Want to Know What Love Is" by Foreigner. ...
  • of 10. "Jump" by Van Halen. ...
  • of 10. "With or Without You" by U2. ...
  • of 10. "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses. ...
  • of 10. "So Emotional" by Whitney Houston. ...
  • of 10.
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What rock band sold the most albums in the 80s?

  1. 1 Michael Jackson. The King of Pop reigns supreme as the King of the 80s.
  2. 2 Madonna. Any best of the 80s list isn't complete without Madonna. ...
  3. 3 Phil Collins. Phil Collins made his solo debut in 1981 and was an instantaneous success. ...
  4. 4 U2. ...
  5. 5 Queen. ...
  6. 6 Prince. ...
  7. 7 AC/DC. ...
  8. 8 Bruce Springsteen. ...
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Who was the best drummer in the 80s?

8 Amazing Drummers of the 80s
  • Phil Collins (Genesis/solo)
  • Stewart Copeland (The Police)
  • Jeff Porcaro (Toto)
  • Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)
  • Dave Lombardo (Slayer)
  • Nicko McBain (Iron Maiden)
  • Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
  • Stephen Morris (Joy Division/New Order)
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What was the biggest selling album in 1982?

The best-selling album relesased in 1982 is THRILLER by MICHAEL JACKSON which sold 66,000,000 copies.
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Who has the most Top 10 hits in the 80s in the UK?

The Welsh rock 'n' roller, born Michael Barratt, was the UK's biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s, and not just thanks to that festive perennial Merry Christmas Everyone. He had three other UK No. 1 singles, a chart-topping album and a track record proudly showing no fewer than 33 top 40 hits.
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Who won 2000 Artist of the Decade?

28, 2019. Previous Artist of the Decade winners include Eminem, who won for the 2000s, and Mariah Carey, who won for the 1990s. Drake fans everywhere celebrated the announcement on Twitter.
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