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[Western Music] A roundup of male solo singers who were active in the ’80s

When you think of the Western music scene of the ’80s, many of you might picture the glamorous sounds of MTV’s golden age.

It was a time when countless albums and songs were released that achieved record-breaking sales in music history, and many artists emerged who continue to be remembered as legends.

In this article, we’re shining a spotlight on the male solo singers who colored the ’80s! We’ll be showcasing a wide range of artists, including those who had been building their careers since the ’60s and ’70s.

You might reunite with a nostalgic voice, or discover works you’ll want to revisit.

Take your time and enjoy!

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[Western Music] A roundup of male solo singers who were active in the ’80s
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1eastCareless WhisperGeorge Michael
Careless WhisperGeorge Michaelplay_arrow
A talent who epitomized the pop scene of the 1980s…
2eastAnother Day In ParadisePhil Collins
Another Day In ParadisePhil Collinsplay_arrow
He joined Genesis as their drummer in 1970 and...
3eastBeat ItMichael Jackson
Beat ItMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
Made an indelible mark on music history as the “King of Pop”…
4eastEvery Little StepBobby Brown
Every Little StepBobby Brownplay_arrow
As a soul/R&B singer from Boston, …
5north_eastDanger ZoneKenny Loggins
Danger ZoneKenny Logginsplay_arrow
In the 1970s, with Mr. Jim Messina, de...
6south_eastEnglishman In New YorkSting
Englishman In New YorkStingplay_arrow
Formed The Police in 1977 and, blending rock, ...
7south_eastAll Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richie
All Night Long (All Night)Lionel Richieplay_arrow
In the 1970s, the Commodores’ lead sing...
8south_eastPurple RainPrince
Purple RainPrinceplay_arrow
A genius artist who represents the 1980s and…
9south_eastNever Gonna Give You UpRick Astley
Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astleyplay_arrow
Debuting as a solo singer in 1987, they instantly...
10south_eastSledgehammerPeter Gabriel
SledgehammerPeter Gabrielplay_arrow
The original lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis and...
11north_eastSailingChristopher Cross
SailingChristopher Crossplay_arrow
A singer who has been active since the late 1970s…
12eastWishing WellTerence Trent D’Arby
Wishing WellTerence Trent D'Arbyplay_arrow
With overwhelming vocal prowess and multifaceted talent, the 1980s...
13south_eastSummer Of ’69Bryan Adams
Summer Of '69Bryan Adamsplay_arrow
Brian, a rock singer from Canada...
14eastAddicted To LoveRobert Palmer
Addicted To LoveRobert Palmerplay_arrow
Born in 1949 in northern England, he/she...
15eastRebel YellBilly Idol
Rebel YellBilly Idolplay_arrow
From the London punk scene to New York...