Who do you think is the definitive 80s artist?

Answer 1

I'd have to say Michael Jackson. I'm not a fan, but his Thriller album was the biggest thing going for a while, and his influence on pop culture is undeniable. For about 2-3 years, he reached a level of fandom that I would say that nobody has come close to since.

After that, I'd say Guns 'N Roses, for similar reasons. The difference is that it was OK to like Michael Jackson; it was "dangerous" to like GNR. They gave rock the kick in the **** that it needed at the time, and again, their influence went beyond music into the American consciousness .

Answer 2

I know everyone here is answering with 'music groups/performers' but you DID ask your questiong in the MOVIE catagory, so I'm assuming you did because you meant who's the definitive 80s actor. That being said and true, the definitive actor of the 80s, imho, was any member of the 'Brat Pack' (Rob Lowe, Emillio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Andrew McCarthy, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall and the bunch!)

Answer 3

Motley Crue

Answer 4

depends on category of music

hair band "metal" - Motley Crue or Poison would work
British new wave - Duran Duran
American Pop - Cyndi Lauper
Force of Nature - Michael Jackson (which is also when he looked like himself)
Force of Nature female division - Madonna

Answer 5

Michael Jackson he rocked the 80's,and still does,he soooo fine.

Answer 6

Is Michael Jackson. Between Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, he put his mark on pop music

Answer 7

Duran Duran

Answer 8

prince

Answer 9

Madonna - and she continues to be.

Answer 10

THERE ARE SO MANY THOUGH
QUEEN
DEF LEPPARD
(THEY WERE MY FAV)