10 Rock Heartthrobs Who Dominated the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s and What They’re Doing Now

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00:0010 Rock Heartthrobs Who Dominated the 60s, 70s, and 80s and What They're Doing Now

00:0510. Tommy Steele, The Original British Rocker

00:10Tommy Steele, knighted in 2020, pioneered British rock with Rock with the Caveman,

00:15bridging six decades of musical innovation.

00:189. Pat Boone, The Gospel Transition

00:22Pat Boone sold over 45 million records before pivoting to gospel music and political commentary,

00:28illustrating authentic growth across generations.

00:328. Paul Anka, The Songwriting Prodigy

00:35Paul Anka penned Diana at 15, then wrote hundreds of songs and 120 albums,

00:41still performing classics, defining pop songwriting.

00:457. Cliff Richard, Britain's Elvis

00:48Cliff Richard, Britain's Elvis, sold over 250 million records across six decades,

00:54charting each decade and retaining enduring appeal.

00:568. Ricky Martin, Breaking Language Barriers

01:01Ricky Martin's Livin' La Vida Loca ignited the Latin explosion,

01:05selling over 70 million albums, he still tours, bridging cultures.

01:109. New Kids on the Block, The Boy Band Blueprint

01:14New Kids on the Block pioneered the modern boy band formula,

01:18selling over 80 million records and skillfully monetizing nostalgia.

01:2210. Morton Harkett, The Voice of Norway

01:26Morton Harkett's five-octave voice propelled Aha's Take On Me,

01:30selling over 100 million records and proving enduring, innovative pop artistry.

01:3510. Bobby Darin, The Genre Defying Legend

01:40Bobby Darin mastered pop, rock, jazz, and big band,

01:44selling 75 million records and earning Grammy and Oscar nominations.

01:4810. James Darin, The Enduring All-Rounder

01:52James Darin shifted from teen heartthrob in Gidget to Star Trek actor,

01:57still engaging fans at conventions, showcasing lasting adaptability.

02:0210. Corey Hart, The Sunglasses Icon

02:05Corey Hart's Sunglasses at Night defined 1980s cool.

02:10Selling over 16 million albums, he still tours, charities, inspiring youthful determination.

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