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The '80s were a wild time for rock and roll. With so many flavors to choose from, it was hard to narrow a list down to 20 of the greatest rock bands.

Some bands initially found their footing in the so-called hair metal scene or frequently mingled with those acts. For example ...

During the '80s, much of the best rock music being made came from the U.S., and we're honoring the best of it with our look at the Top 20 '80s American Classic Rock Bands. The ‘80s proved to be ...

It only makes sense that the music of the decade would mirror the times. To that end, Stacker scoured Billboard charts from the '80s and chose 25 of the top bands whose music soundtracked the decade.

Then there were the members of our list of Five ’80s Bands That Should’ve Been Bigger. Their fates were altered by a variety of forces – and only some of them were beyond their own control.

It only makes sense that the music of the decade would mirror the times. To that end, Stacker scoured Billboard charts from the '80s and chose 25 of the top bands whose music soundtracked the decade.

Then there were the members of our list of Five '80s Bands That Should've Been Bigger. Their fates were altered by a variety of forces – and only some of them were beyond their own control.

Boy bands of the 80s were groups of young male singers, usually teenagers or in their early twenties, who became very popular by singing catchy pop and R&B songs.

This is probably one of the most recognizable and super hyped bands of the 80s. This glam metal outfit made it big in 1984 with the release of “Turn Up The Radio” from their album Sign In Please.

In 1976, hair-bands like Bon Jovi and Poison were still growing out their long, silky tresses in preparation for the '80s. Meanwhile, another band was in the midst of creating an entire genre of rock.