The Best Artists of the 80s, Ranked
No editor picked this order. Every position is earned in head-to-head fan votes — win a matchup, climb the board. Powered by 434 votes across 10 fan lineups on The Lineup.
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1Michael Jackson9–1win–loss
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2Prince8–1win–loss
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3Madonna6–2win–loss
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4Iron Maiden6–3win–loss
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5The Cure6–3win–loss
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6The Smiths5–2win–loss
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7U25–4win–loss
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8Joy Division4–3win–loss
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9Metallica4–3win–loss
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10Slayer4–3win–loss
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11Whitney Houston4–3win–loss
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