Top 5 musicians of the 80's

[ucffans]

I was having a discussion on the top 5 musicians of the 80's. Our definition was based on number of hits, number of #1 songs, influence on music, recognition for generations to come, and mainstream/radio play.

In no order we came up with:
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Prince
Whitney Houston


We could not agree on a #5. Some ideas were: Police, Journey, Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, John Cougar Melloncamp.

Thoughts?

[moosejaw00]

I throw in U2 for your consideration~

[jwgreen68]

All good choices. I would add Bon Jovi, U2 and Def Leppard. "Hysteria" was a huge album and very much anticipated after "Pyromania". Kinda hard to narrow it down to just five. I would say that my 5 Top 5 albums of the 80's were: Hysteria, Thriller, Slippery When Wet, Soldiers Under Command, and Night Songs.

[ucffans]

I throw in U2 for your consideration~

I looked on line and they had U2 as number 5. I guess my own hesitation with them would be they were mostly later 80's. I guess the same could be said about Whitney Houston, too...

[ucffans]

All good choices. I would add Bon Jovi, U2 and Def Leppard. "Hysteria" was a huge album and very much anticipated after "Pyromania". Kinda hard to narrow it down to just five. I would say that my 5 Top 5 albums of the 80's were: Hysteria, Thriller, Slippery When Wet, Soldiers Under Command, and Night Songs.

Loved Hysteria, Pyromania, Slippery When Wet, and I'll have to throw in High InFidelity by REO Speedwagon.

[ocanseco55]

I don't know much about 80's music, but it looks as if you got it pretty much nailed down

[sportscardrage]

The number five spot would probably have to Bruce, Bon Jovi or U2 really. All were huge, and really all were great. It would be hard to choose which one I would say would go into the top 5. It would be easier to form a top ten and have it stick than a top five.