70s
This “King of Pop” began his solo career while still performing with The Jackson 5.
Michael Jackson
“Billie Jean” and “Beat It” appeared on this record-breaking 1982 album.
Thriller
“Smells Like Teen Spirit” became the anthem of a generation thanks to this grunge band.
Nirvana
Beyoncé began her solo career after leaving this girl group.
Destiny's child
“Shake It Off” and “Anti-Hero” are hits by this singer-songwriter.
Taylor Swift
This Swedish group won Eurovision in 1974 with “Waterloo.”
ABBA
This female icon told fans to “Express Yourself” and “Like a Virgin.”
Madonna
This girl group told you what they really, really want in their hit “Wannabe.”
Spice girls
This rapper’s 2004 hit “Gold Digger” featured Jamie Foxx.
Kanye west
“Blinding Lights” became a global smash for this Canadian artist.
The weekend
This rock legend’s final studio album, Let It Be, was released by his band in 1970.
The Beatles
This British band sang “Don’t Stop Believin’”—wait, nope! That’s Journey. This band told you to “Take On Me.”
A-ha
“I Want It That Way” became a smash for this boy band.
Backstreet boys
This Canadian pop-punk princess released Sk8er Boi in 2002.
Avril lavinge
This singer broke records with her debut album Sour, featuring “drivers license.”
Olivia Rodrigo
Known for his flamboyant outfits, this piano man released hits like “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man.”
Elton John
Known for his androgynous looks and “Purple Rain,” this Minneapolis musician was a symbol of the decade.
Prince
This rapper’s All Eyez on Me album featured the hit “California Love.”
Tupac Shakur
“In the End” and “Numb” were hits from this rock/rap hybrid band.
Linkin park
This rapper and singer became one of the biggest names of the 2010s with hits like “Hotline Bling.”
Drake
The 1977 album Rumours, one of the best-selling of all time, was made by this band.
Fleetwood mac
This group’s politically charged hit “Sunday Bloody Sunday” came from their album War.
U2
This alternative rock band’s hit “Creep” put them on the map in 1993.
Radiohead
This British singer’s debut album Back to Black included “Rehab.”
Amy Winehouse
This Puerto Rican artist made global waves with “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Me Porto Bonito.”
Bad bunny