Who was the biggest band of the 80s?

Bands such as AC/DC, Queen, Def Leppard, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Quiet Riot, Scorpions, Europe, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Poison, Dokken, Whitesnake, and Cinderella were among the most popular acts of the decade.
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Who was the biggest selling band of the 80s?

Who are the best-selling artists of 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 was the most popular 80s rock band?

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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Who was the loudest band in the 80s?

The Guinness Book of World Records listed Manowar as the loudest band for a performance in 1984. The band claimed a louder measurement of 129.5 dB in 1994 at Hanover, but Guinness did not recognise it, having discontinued the category by that time for fear of encouraging hearing damage.
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Who were three of the biggest artists from the 80's?

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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Top 10 Decade Defining Musical Acts: 1980s



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 is the loudest rock and roll band?

In 1972, The Guinness Book Of Records crowned Deep Purple the world's loudest band after 117 decibels were registered at London's Rainbow Theatre. Drummer Ian Paice said: “Rock'n'roll went to a different level. The volume leapt up incredibly.”
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Who has the loudest concert ever?

Sleazy Joe (Sweden, 2008)

In what could be considered definitively the loudest concert in history, Swedish band Sleazy Joe reached new heights when they performed in Hassleholm at peak levels of 143.2 decibels.
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Who holds the record for the loudest concert ever?

History Highlight: Today in 1976, The Who entered the Guinness Book of World Records for performing the loudest concert in history at the time during their concert at England's Charlton Athletic Grounds with 76,000 watts at 120 decibels.
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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 80s decade most popular song?

VH1's Top 10 Greatest '80s Songs
  • "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi (1986)
  • "Pour Some Sugar on Me" by Def Leppard (1987)
  • "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran (1982)
  • "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson (1982)
  • "When Doves Cry" by Prince (1984)
  • "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates (1981)
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What bands and artists were big in the 80s?

Bands such as AC/DC, Queen, Def Leppard, Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, Quiet Riot, Scorpions, Europe, Ratt, Twisted Sister, Poison, Dokken, Whitesnake, and Cinderella were among the most popular acts of the decade.
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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 best selling solo artist of the 1980s?

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.
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What is the most watched concert in history?

Jean-Michel Jarre's Concert – 3.5 Million People

Over 3.5 million people attended Jean-Michel Jarre's 1997 event commemorating Moscow's 850th anniversary, making it the largest attended concert of all time.
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What was the loudest sound in history?

The loudest sound in recorded history came from the volcanic eruption on the Indonesian island Krakatoa at 10.02 a.m. on August 27, 1883.
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What is the loudest instrument in a band?

What Are the Loudest Musical Instruments?
  • Trombone: 85 – 114 dB.
  • Clarinet: 85 – 114 dB.
  • Oboe: 95 – 112 dB.
  • Cello: 85 – 111 dB.
  • Trumpet: 80 – 110 dB.
  • French Horn: 90 – 106 dB.
  • Piccolo: 90 – 106 dB.
  • Flute: 92 – 103 dB.
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What was the loudest fart ever recorded?

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest fart ever recorded was a fart of 113 decibels, by Herkimer Chort of Ripley, NY USA, on October 11th, 1972.
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Who is the loudest singer?

Irish teacher Annalisa Flanagan holds the world's loudest shouting record with 121 decibels (dB), but there was no previous singing record. The lively Bulgarian from the southern city of Plovdiv faced a series of tough requirements.
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How loud is ACDC?

AC/DC have previously been registered as one of the world's loudest bands, reaching 132dB. That volume is an 'honour' shared by The Rolling Stones, Motörhead and My Bloody Valentine.
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Who are the most successful pop artist of the 1980S?

Michael Jackson

One of the biggest 80s pop artists… or any decade for that matter.
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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."
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