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Eclectic Eighties

A multitalented musician, Prince is pictured here playing a guitar.

The Legacy of Prince: His Musical Innovations and Iconic Persona

From Minneapolis to global superstardom, Prince’s fearless artistry and genre-defying sound changed pop music forever.

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An illustration of 1980s hip-hop culture. Depict a graffiti-covered wall in the Bronx, breakdancers in action.

The Birth of Hip-Hop: Pioneering Artists and Tracks from the '80s

How the Streets of the Bronx Became Ground Zero for a Global Revolution

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Queen of pop Madonna.

Madonna: The Queen of 1980s Pop

Madonna Louise Ciccone, born on August 16, 1958, in Bay City, Michigan, rose to unprecedented fame in the 1980s.

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Michael Jackson in his signature look

The Impact of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" on Pop Culture

"Thriller" not only became the best-selling album of all time but also transformed music, film, and fashion.

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MTV Logo

The Rise of MTV: How Music Television Revolutionized the Industry

In the early 1980s, a new phenomenon emerged that would forever change the landscape of the music industry: MTV, or Music Television.

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hair metal band members.

Hair Metal Mania: The Glamorous and Gritty Side of Rock in the '80s

The 1980s witnessed the rise of a flamboyant and electrifying subgenre of rock music known as hair metal.

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