It was also a time when rap and hip hop made huge strides, paving the way for many artists today. Keen on reminiscing the biggest hits from the '80s? Then check out the gallery. You may also like: ...

In the '80s, she released seven of her 12 Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs. Whitney Houston hit the top spot with seven of her own in that decade (11 total). Hair band icon Bon Jovi had four ...