Top ten bands in any genre in the 1980's

ZZ Top, formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas, is known for their bluesy guitar riffs, humorous lyrics, and distinctive image characterized by long beards and sunglasses

Hall and Oates is/was (depending on their on/off relationship) an American musical duo composed of Daryl Hall and John Oates. The duo achieved their greatest fame from the mid-1970s to the mid-1980s with a fusion of rock and roll and rhythm and blues.

INXS, an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1977, is renowned for its energetic live performances and a string of hit recordings. The band is best known for its work with lead singer Michael Hutchence, whose charismatic presence and vocal talent helped propel INXS to international fame. Blending new wave, rock, and dance music, INXS created a unique sound that resonated with audiences worldwide.

Yellowjackets, the jazz fusion maestros who've been buzzing around the music scene since the late '70s Formed in 1977 by Robben Ford, Russell Ferrante, Jimmy Haslip, and Ricky Lawson, this quartet set out to redefine the boundaries of jazz with their electrifying blend of funk, R&B, and rock.

Songs:

1. Greenhouse
2. Capetown
3. Red Sea

AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. The band is known for their high-energy performances, gritty sound, and iconic rock anthems. They probably have more tribute acts than any other rockers!

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster
• Marshall Amplifier

U2, arguably the most successful Irish rock band formed in the late 1970s, and is known for their anthemic sound and socially conscious lyrics. Led by Bono, with The Edge's innovative guitar work, they produced hits like "With or Without You” "Beautiful Day” and "Sunday Bloody Sunday”. U2 rose to global fame in the 1980s and 1990s, and remain active today, continuing to tour and release new music while engaging in humanitarian efforts.

Toto, the penultimate Yacht Rock stadium band of the 1980’s was formed in 1976 in Los Angeles

The Police probably marked the end of the era of three-piece rock bands that were not only commercially successful but had superb musicianship

Songs:

1. Roxxanne
2. Message in a Bottle
3. Every Breath You Take

Gear:

• Fender Stratocaster

Van Halen, a hard rock band formed in the 1970s, revolutionized rock music with Eddie Van Halen's groundbreaking guitar techniques. Known for hits like "Jump” "Panama” and "Runnin' with the Devil” they blended hard rock with a touch of pop. Their dynamic performances and David Lee Roth's charismatic stage presence defined their peak years in the late 1970s and 1980s. Though Eddie Van Halen's passing in 2020 marked a significant loss, their music continues to influence rock musicians.

Queen, fronted by the flamboyant Freddie Mercury, is renowned for their eclectic style, powerful performances, and timeless anthems like "Bohemian Rhapsody” "We Will Rock You” and "We Are the Champions”. Formed in the early 1970s, Queen blended rock, opera, and pop, achieving massive commercial success and critical acclaim. Despite Mercury's death in 1991, the band's legacy endures, with surviving members Brian May and Roger Taylor continuing to perform with new vocalists, including Adam Lambert.