To create this ranking we based ourselves on information from the Billboard Hot 100, but this order may change if other criteria are used such as Cultural Impact, vocal ability and so on. 🔗The links consulted are available at the end of this description.
These singers not only dominated the charts during the '70s and '80s, but they also helped shape the landscape of pop music with their unique voices, musical talent, and charismatic stage presence.
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We calculate the score by giving 10 points for each "No. 1 Hits", 5 points for each "Top 10 Hits" and 2 points for each "Songs".
There is a very wide spectrum of artists who had great success in the 70s and 80s, so we recognize that some great singers were possibly left out of this list even though they deserve to be on it. So, so as not to be unfair, we mention here other giants of pop music who could be here: Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow, Kenny Loggins, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Don Henley, Billy Ocean, Robert Palmer, Rick Springfield, Michael McDonald, Eddie Money among others. =======================================
00:00The 10 greatest male pop singers of the 70s and 80s.
00:0610. David Bowie
00:09With the album Let's Dance, Bowie continued to innovate and influence pop music.
00:14Hits like China Girl and Modern Love are highlights of the 80s.
00:249. Brian Adams
00:27Brian Adams achieved great success in the 1980s with songs like Summer of 69 and Heaven, combining rock and pop in a unique way.
00:428. Lionel Richie
00:45After leaving the group The Commodores, had a brilliant solo career in the 80s with hits like Hello and All Night Long.
00:527. Billy Joel
01:02He stood out in the 70s with albums like The Stranger and maintained his popularity in the 80s with hits like Uptown Girl and We Didn't Start the Fire.
01:126. George Michael
01:22Initially as part of Wham and later as a solo artist, George Michael released hits like Careless Whisper and Faith, becoming a pop icon of the 1980s.
01:305. Phil Collins
01:385. Phil Collins
01:40Both as the lead singer of Genesis and in his solo career, he was very popular in the 1980s with hits such as In the Air Tonight and Against All Laws.
01:486. Prince
01:544. Prince
01:56Prince dominated the 80s with his unique style, mixing pop, rock and funk, Purple Rain and songs like Let's Go Crazy and Kiss highlight his musical genius.
02:067. Stevie Wonder
02:103. Stevie Wonder
02:16Stevie Wonder was already an established name in the 70s with albums like Talking Book and songs in the Key of Life and continued to produce hits in the 80s like I Just Called To Say I Love You.
02:267. Elton John
02:32He maintained his popularity into the 1980s with hits such as I'm Still Standing and Sacrifice, continuing to delight audiences with his live performances.
02:488. Michael Jackson
02:50With iconic albums like Thriller and Bat, Michael Jackson defined the decade with his innovative dancing, legendary music videos and a string of hits like Billie Jean and Beat It.
03:018. Michael Jackson
03:07These singers not only dominated the charts during the 70s and 80s, but they also helped shape the landscape of pop music with their unique voices, musical talent and charismatic stage presence.
03:188. Michael Jackson
03:19Leave a comment saying which singer you believe should not have been left out of this list.
03:238. Michael Jackson
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