This frontman's name would lead you to think he's a woman and he's not gonna take that. Anymore.
Who is Dee Snider?
100
Her self-titled 1983 debut album hit No. 8 in the US with her next three albums released in the 80s hitting No.1 worldwide.
Who is Madonna?
100
Being called the second-coming of the Fab Five, this band's name comes from a character in the Jane Fonda movie, "Barbarella."
Who is "Duran Duran"?
100
This groundbreaking rap group were the first to have a gold record, be certified multi-platimum and have videos on MTV. It's tricky.
Who is "Run-D.M.C."?
100
Girls choosing him meant their best friend was left with Andrew. WHAM!
Who is George Michael?
200
This band's fourth album charted at No. 1 around the world in 1987 creating a bit of "Hysteria."
Who is "Def Leppard"?
200
This singer's 1983 album "Thriller" is still the number one selling of all time, and hit number one all over the world except in Switzerland where it reached number four.
Who is Michael Jackson?
200
Their first album, "The Hurting," was No. 1 in the UK and there second, "Songs from the Big Chair," was No. 1 in the US.
Who is "Tears for Fears"?
200
This rap group's first single, "Rapper's Delight," was the first hip-hop song to become a Top 40 hit.
Who is the "Sugar Hill Gang"?
200
This 70s glam rock star reinvented himself into one of the 80s biggest stars with hits like "Let's Dance."
Who is David Bowie?
300
Formed in 1972, this band had their first No. 1 single in 1984 but didn't have a No. 1 album until 1986, and that with a different frontman.
Who is "Van Halen"?
300
This artist's passion for the color purple led to a No. 1 US album, two No. 1 US singles, a hit movie and an Oscar in 1984.
Who is Prince?
300
This band's album "Pelican West" gave them their only Top 100 single in 1982.
Who is "Haircut 100"?
300
This group was originally formed as a punk band. Then they changed their minds and were "Licensed to Ill."
Who are the "Beastie Boys"?
300
Don't mistaken this Spandau Ballet frontman for the footballer with the same name.
Who is Tony Hadley?
400
Formed in 1985 joining together two LA based bands, this band's first album went No. 1 in the US in 1987 selling over 18 million copies. Sweet!
Who is "Guns N' Roses"?
400
Originally named Nynuk, this "boy band" has sold over 80 million albums world-wide.
Who are "New Kids on the Block"?
400
This overall clad bunch scored a No. 1 hit in the US with "Come On Eileen." Too-Rye-Ay!
Who is "Dexy's Midnight Runners"?
400
This rapper's signature 1983 "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) release was also credited to Grandmaster Flash who had nothing to do with its production.
Who is Melle Mel?
400
Moving to the US in 1979, this Spain native had a No. 5 album in 1984 with "1100 Bel Air Place."
Who is Julio Iglesias?
500
Formed in 1981, this band had three US top 100 albums in the 80s but found its stride in the 90s with three worldwide No. 1 albums. Then came the Napster thing.
Who is "Metallica"?
500
She remains the youngest female to write, record, and perform a No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100, with her song "Foolish Beat" that charted in 1988.
Who is Debbie Gibson?
500
He was the original singer for Duran Duran and later had modest success with Tin Tin and the single, "Kiss Me."
Who is Stephen Duffy?
500
Considered only a moderate success at the time, this rappers 1986 "Oh, My God!" is considered one of the greatest rap albums of all time. Excuse me?
Who is Doug E. Fresh?
500
All six of his 80s album releases were R&B No. 1 with 16 singles in the R&B Top Ten. Never too much.