It was an era of flashy styles and fun songs. Artists like Madonna had incredible success throughout the decade. In the '80s, she released seven of her 12 Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs.

these singers defined the sound of the 80s and set new standards in the music world. Artists like Janet Jackson and Cyndi Lauper brought unique styles and voices that resonated globally ...

From soulful ballads to upbeat dance tracks, these artists left an unforgettable mark on music history. Get ready to rediscover the voices that made the 80s a golden age for R&B. Michael Jackson ...

No matter the style, the music world has long been bookended by rising young artists and seasoned veterans alike, wannabes ...

and music television. While plenty of bands or artists from that decade are re-forming to make a little money off this retro obsession, other prominent groups from the '80s are still going strong.

The 80s has always been a "significant music period" but the decade's influence ... "peter out over the next year or so". "When you have artists as big as The Weeknd and Dua Lipa doing it ...

David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York ... lovingly spoofing popular ‘70s and ‘80s artists — such as Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins ...