Greatest 80's Rock Band?

texmcpherson · 02-02-2016, 03:36 PM

Well pretty simple, off all the rock bands in the 80's who do you think is the best in terms of success? Argue! Also if you would like to add notable honorees please do so.

Jacquo1972 · 02-02-2016, 03:49 PM

I didn't give this too much thought, but Guns n Roses gets my vote. Motley Crue is a close second.

seabass97166 · 02-02-2016, 03:51 PM

Metallica!

Kill Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets...loved those albums

TheVolta · 02-02-2016, 03:51 PM

If Queen is eligible, them
If not GNR

shrevecity · 02-02-2016, 03:54 PM

Crue, GnR and Poison should be high on any list. There were so many its really hard to nail it down.

Grza · 02-02-2016, 03:55 PM

Guns N Roses and it shouldnt even be close. Sh!t still holds up 30 years later

KUHawk · 02-02-2016, 04:06 PM

Queen. Not close.

SportsAutoFreak · 02-02-2016, 04:17 PM

I give it to Genesis. Duke, Abacab, self-titled, Invisble Touch. How can you go wrong with Phil, Mike and Tony?

dherm360 · 02-02-2016, 04:18 PM

Metallica

mainerunr · 02-02-2016, 04:24 PM

While Metallica sits high on my list for 80's music, they are a little heavy to fall under a rock classification.

GnR, Crue, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Cinderella, Poison, Skid Row, Van Halen, U2 (in no particular order)

As for Genesis or Queen, get that ... outta here...they have no place in this discussion.

dbaks · 02-02-2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mainerunr

While Metallica sits high on my list for 80's music, they are a little heavy to fall under a rock classification.

GnR, Crue, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Cinderella, Poison, Skid Row, Van Halen, U2 (in no particular order)

These are two of my favorites, along with DIO

88horsepower · 02-02-2016, 04:27 PM

Depends on the sub-genre, I suppose. If we're talking overall, it's hard to argue against U2. They were amazing throughout the decade without a single weak release on their resume. Boy, War, October, The Unforgettable Fire, Joshua Tree, Rattle & Hum...all strong records.

Guns n' Roses is a good thought, but too small of a sample size for me to truly consider. They only released one full-length album, albeit one of the greatest of all-time in Appetite For Destruction. Lies, which is an EP with a couple of very memorable tracks, was also a great album, but again it's a small sample size when compared to bands like Genesis, U2, or Van Halen, who had records throughout the entire decade.

Pearce77 · 02-02-2016, 04:31 PM

Metallica - I could work out to Ride the Lightning for the rest of my life.

theblemishedone · 02-02-2016, 04:32 PM

If they qualify, U2.

tacoma34 · 02-02-2016, 04:32 PM

Grew up on Metallica, finally saw them live at Lollapalooza last summer. Was freaking amazing. Bone chilling and raw. Don't know if I would call them the best of the 80's though.

If we are including Queen then they are the clear winners.

If we are saying best band ever, then Led Zeppelin is the only choice.

AC/DC is legendary.

That reminds me, some weird U2 album ended up on my iTunes with album cover that looks like a dude giving another dude fellatio. I really need to delete that garbage. Count them out.

Hallco · 02-02-2016, 04:33 PM

Success in the 80s? If it becomes a "who is your favorite", that's going to be all over the map with opinions. Regardless of how anyone feels about them, that would probably go to U2 or The Rolling Stones simply based on the money they brought in and the tons of songs that seemed to play constantly on radio stations nationwide!

SethMurphy · 02-02-2016, 04:34 PM

Metallica.

Tons of other amazing rock bands during that time too, love that music still to this day, but.... Metallica.

jrosales · 02-02-2016, 04:39 PM

The OP states 'success'. And I'm assuming the OP means 'rock' bands and not '80s music (i.e. A-ha, Dexy's Midnight Runners, etc.). Therefore, it's probably a toss-up between Motley Crue, Poison, U2 (even though they're probably more 'pop'), AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and probably several others.

Now...which bands people PREFER? That's a completely different topic, and it seems that people are straying into that territory, some even naming bands that weren't even making music in the '80s.

majestik101 · 02-02-2016, 04:41 PM

My Top 5

U2 - Excellent musicianship and great songwriting and didnt shy away from taking a political stance

The Police - Changed the game. Blended genres, funk, jazz, reggae, etc. Three musicians at the top of their talents.

Depeche Mode - Pop Music/Electronic Music owes a great debt of respect to this group. And they still make albums/sell out stadiums.

Guns N Roses - Their music still sounds fresh. Made a lot of classic songs. Unmistakable guitar playing and infused their music with heart and soul.

Van Halen - Changed the game too. EVH, Michael Anthony, AVH and David Lee Roth created some of the best 80's rock ever heard. Great showmanship too.

Clarka3 · 02-02-2016, 05:01 PM

Poison for me, but the 80's had lots of great acts.

now, if you asked me in the 80's, 6 year old me would say whatever band made the Ghost Busters theme song.

motu79 · 02-02-2016, 05:13 PM

Guns n Roses
Metallica
Motley Crue

and then the rest...

kerg · 02-02-2016, 05:46 PM

AC/DC and Def Leppard should be in the realm of discussion.

Funny.. go back in time to 1985-86 and ask the question and Metallica probably doesn't even crack the top 50. I just remember many people despising them in high school.

Spidervacc · 02-02-2016, 06:01 PM

Metallica and its not close but if still would add Van Halen or Iron maiden also

GoTribe!!! · 02-02-2016, 06:09 PM

First of all 80's Metallica is not rock. It is Thrash Metal.
Even though not exactly my favorites, top bands have to include:
Van Halen
Bon Jovi
Aerosmith
AC/DC
ZZ Top
Bruce Springsteen

jdandns · 02-02-2016, 06:26 PM

U2 by a lot...

02-02-2016, 03:36 PM	#1
texmcpherson Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 15,950 texmcpherson	Greatest 80's Rock Band? Well pretty simple, off all the rock bands in the 80's who do you think is the best in terms of success? Argue! Also if you would like to add notable honorees please do so. __________________ *You can’t triple stamp a double stamp.* Last edited by texmcpherson; 02-02-2016 at 04:25 PM.

02-02-2016, 03:51 PM	#3
seabass97166 Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,685	Metallica! Kill Em All, Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets...loved those albums Last edited by seabass97166; 02-02-2016 at 03:56 PM.

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TheVolta Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 5,006	If Queen is eligible, them If not GNR __________________ NO STICKERS! Cuts > Stickers… even if they’re alive

02-02-2016, 04:32 PM	#15
tacoma34 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,630	Grew up on Metallica, finally saw them live at Lollapalooza last summer. Was freaking amazing. Bone chilling and raw. Don't know if I would call them the best of the 80's though. If we are including Queen then they are the clear winners. If we are saying best band ever, then Led Zeppelin is the only choice. AC/DC is legendary. That reminds me, some weird U2 album ended up on my iTunes with album cover that looks like a dude giving another dude fellatio. I really need to delete that garbage. Count them out. __________________ ISO: Earl Thomas 2014 Topps Chrome Black Printing Plate (last card needed for complete rainbow)

02-02-2016, 04:34 PM	#17
SethMurphy Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centerville/Erie, PA Posts: 19,493 smurf_8 sethmurphy	Metallica. Tons of other amazing rock bands during that time too, love that music still to this day, but.... Metallica. __________________ Twitter - @seth_murphy8 PCs - Ryan Callahan, Reggie Lewis, Funko Pops (a little), a few other things that catch my eye

02-02-2016, 03:49 PM	#2
Jacquo1972 Banned Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 463 Jacquo	I didn't give this too much thought, but Guns n Roses gets my vote. Motley Crue is a close second.

02-02-2016, 03:54 PM	#5
shrevecity Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 28,059	Crue, GnR and Poison should be high on any list. There were so many its really hard to nail it down.

02-02-2016, 03:55 PM	#6
Grza Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,604 grza63mnr	Guns N Roses and it shouldnt even be close. Sh!t still holds up 30 years later

02-02-2016, 04:06 PM	#7
KUHawk Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In The Wheat Posts: 520	Queen. Not close.

02-02-2016, 04:17 PM	#8
SportsAutoFreak Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,065	I give it to Genesis. Duke, Abacab, self-titled, Invisble Touch. How can you go wrong with Phil, Mike and Tony?

02-02-2016, 04:18 PM	#9
dherm360 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 5,427 archie44 dherm360	Metallica

02-02-2016, 04:24 PM	#10
mainerunr Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 3,558	While Metallica sits high on my list for 80's music, they are a little heavy to fall under a rock classification. GnR, Crue, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Cinderella, Poison, Skid Row, Van Halen, U2 (in no particular order) As for Genesis or Queen, get that ... outta here...they have no place in this discussion.

02-02-2016, 04:27 PM	#12
88horsepower Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Somewhere In Time Posts: 23,777	Depends on the sub-genre, I suppose. If we're talking overall, it's hard to argue against U2. They were amazing throughout the decade without a single weak release on their resume. Boy, War, October, The Unforgettable Fire, Joshua Tree, Rattle & Hum...all strong records. Guns n' Roses is a good thought, but too small of a sample size for me to truly consider. They only released one full-length album, albeit one of the greatest of all-time in Appetite For Destruction. Lies, which is an EP with a couple of very memorable tracks, was also a great album, but again it's a small sample size when compared to bands like Genesis, U2, or Van Halen, who had records throughout the entire decade.

02-02-2016, 04:31 PM	#13
Pearce77 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 10,016	Metallica - I could work out to Ride the Lightning for the rest of my life.

02-02-2016, 04:32 PM	#14
theblemishedone Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 744 theblemishedone	If they qualify, U2.

02-02-2016, 04:33 PM	#16
Hallco Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 7,777 hallco	Success in the 80s? If it becomes a "who is your favorite", that's going to be all over the map with opinions. Regardless of how anyone feels about them, that would probably go to U2 or The Rolling Stones simply based on the money they brought in and the tons of songs that seemed to play constantly on radio stations nationwide!

02-02-2016, 04:39 PM	#18
jrosales Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,869 rosales_art	The OP states 'success'. And I'm assuming the OP means 'rock' bands and not '80s music (i.e. A-ha, Dexy's Midnight Runners, etc.). Therefore, it's probably a toss-up between Motley Crue, Poison, U2 (even though they're probably more 'pop'), AC/DC, Bon Jovi, and probably several others. Now...which bands people PREFER? That's a completely different topic, and it seems that people are straying into that territory, some even naming bands that weren't even making music in the '80s. __________________ My DeviantArt sketch card gallery, with newly-created artwork uploaded regularly: http://jrosales1.deviantart.com/gallery Always open to discussing sketch card commissions. Please PM me for my availability.

02-02-2016, 04:41 PM	#19
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 44,195 majestik101	My Top 5 U2 - Excellent musicianship and great songwriting and didnt shy away from taking a political stance The Police - Changed the game. Blended genres, funk, jazz, reggae, etc. Three musicians at the top of their talents. Depeche Mode - Pop Music/Electronic Music owes a great debt of respect to this group. And they still make albums/sell out stadiums. Guns N Roses - Their music still sounds fresh. Made a lot of classic songs. Unmistakable guitar playing and infused their music with heart and soul. Van Halen - Changed the game too. EVH, Michael Anthony, AVH and David Lee Roth created some of the best 80's rock ever heard. Great showmanship too. __________________ NYC 1653-2025 "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

02-02-2016, 05:01 PM	#20
Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 17,877 Clarka3 Clarka3	Poison for me, but the 80's had lots of great acts. now, if you asked me in the 80's, 6 year old me would say whatever band made the Ghost Busters theme song. __________________ Luke Kuechly Collector pending: w8lifter28 (custom), Don't ask me how much I want to offer. Come with a price in mind. If I don't want it or think it's worth that, I will let you know. Last edited by Clarka3; 02-02-2016 at 05:06 PM.

02-02-2016, 05:13 PM	#21
motu79 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Spokane Posts: 2,782 motumaximus motumaximus	Guns n Roses Metallica Motley Crue and then the rest...

02-02-2016, 05:46 PM	#22
kerg Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Posts: 4,129	AC/DC and Def Leppard should be in the realm of discussion. Funny.. go back in time to 1985-86 and ask the question and Metallica probably doesn't even crack the top 50. I just remember many people despising them in high school.

02-02-2016, 06:01 PM	#23
Spidervacc Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 94	Metallica and its not close but if still would add Van Halen or Iron maiden also

02-02-2016, 06:09 PM	#24
GoTribe!!! Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 6,819 tribecollector74	First of all 80's Metallica is not rock. It is Thrash Metal. Even though not exactly my favorites, top bands have to include: Van Halen Bon Jovi Aerosmith AC/DC ZZ Top Bruce Springsteen __________________ I guess we're all damged in our own way Alone in our own way Distant headlights Desolate highway

02-02-2016, 06:26 PM	#25
jdandns Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 23,321	U2 by a lot...