The Most

Annoying 80s Classic Rockers

We all have them: our list of annoying 80s rockers we love to hate. But do we agree on our top five? The 80s were prime time for mainstream hair metal. Over-the-top fashion, fighting, and lude tomfoolery were celebrated in music videos and rock magazines. We’re looking back at our pick of annoying 80s classic rockers. Let’s jump in!

What Makes Music 80s Rock?

What Makes Music 80s Rock?

The 80s were marked by the beginning of the subgenre phenomenon. Once upon a time, you had country, jazz, and R&B. Then along came rock ‘n roll. And while disco was making its way onto dancefloors across the globe in the late 70s, so was punk.

New Wave and Alternative Rock

New Wave and Alternative Rock

Coming from the underbelly of rock were the subgenres of new wave and college rock. New wave and post-punk were what the cold war plus the end of punk gave us. Bands like The Eurythmics, Duran Duran, and A Flock of Seagulls had that art school edge. And MTV lapped it up.

The Most Annoying 80s Classic Rockers

The Most Annoying 80s Classic Rockers

Let’s face it. The 80s were an explosion of possibilities, a decade of big neon love and outlandish indulgences. Of course, this meant the annoying aspects of the 80s were equally as grand.

Axl Rose – Guns N’ Roses

Axl Rose – Guns N’ Roses

We’re surprised Axl Rose is not an official synonym for ‘completely irritating’ yet. His shenanigans are more notorious than the eyelashes of Tammy Faye. Rose is the lead singer of the legendary 80s hard rock band, Guns N’ Roses. Although the band has released six studio records, it was their 1987 debut album Appetite For Destruction that set the world on fire. The singles Sweet Child of Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, and Paradise City are hard rock standards.

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