The 80s were one of the most iconic and influential decades in music. In fact, many 80s songs remain popular hits to this day ...

Video may have killed the radio star, but one-hit wonders dominated the decade. The 1980s revolutionized music in a masterful ...

In the early 80s, one-hit wonders were all the rage. Because popular music changed so dramatically from the 70s to the 80s, there was a lot of room for new talent. Sometimes that talent stuck, ...

The 1980s were an iconic time for music. The decade saw the reign of bands like Queen and Duran Duran, while Van Halen and Guns N' Roses defined rock and roll. Meanwhile, megastars like Madonna, Cyndi ...

While music lovers in the '80s were inundated with plenty of "one-hit wonders," some briefly popular songs released in the decade are considered better than others. For instance, in May 2026, the ...

The power ballad topped music charts decades ago and is still a fan-favorite with music listeners now.

If you didn’t grow up in this decade, you likely know these tunes as “popular songs from the 80s.” But there was a time when these songs were catching people’s attention in the theater, before they ...

Some songs from the '80s truly embody the don't you forget about me mantra. They may not be top of mind anymore, but somehow you still remember every lyric—even if you have no idea why. So grab your ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...