I was driving down the highway the other day when I heard a blast from the past. It was Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It.' Do you remember them?I loved the '80s! Mohawk haircuts, big hair, fingerless lace gloves, leg warmers, Rubik's Cube, Shrinky Dinks, Smurfs ... the list could go on forever.
I wondered if people were as nostalgic about the '80s as I am. I decided to find out what the most popular '80s big-hair bands were on AOL Search. To my surprise, I found out many people are still curious about the '80s big-hair bands.
KISS , who formed in the '70s, were classically known for their crazy face painting but decided in the '80s to add some Aqua-net. Other bands such as Cinderella, Whitesnake and we can't forget Poison competed with them for the highest teased hair dos.
Speaking of Poison, lead singer Bret Michaels now has his own reality show called 'Rock of Love', where 25 women compete to win a date with him. The hit show just ended season two and fans are wondering ... will there be a season three? Other '80s bands such as Aerosmith and Motley Crue have toned down their hair and are still performing concerts for all their fans. Guns N' Roses is seemingly more famous these days for the album they won't release.
Do you have a favorite '80s big-hair band that did not show up on the list? If so, please tell us about them. Try searching for '80s big-hair bands on AOL Search or check out AOL Music for more 80s Bands. Also check out Spinner.com for band breakups or worst band photos.
Top Searched '80s Big-Hair Bands on
1. KISS
2. Aerosmith
3. Poison
4. Cinderella
5. Def Leppard
6. Motley Crue
7. Twisted Sister
8. Whitesnake
9. Quiet Riot
10. Guns N' Roses
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 20)
1. Hello?? Can anyone say... BON JOVI!!
Posted at 8:07PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Jules
2. Hello? Can you say.... BON JOVI!!
Posted at 8:08PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Jules
3. Lets party! I wish I could go back.
Posted at 8:09PM on Apr 29th 2008 by bob
4. Hair bands? Ummm, Flock of Seagulls ring any bells? Why aren't they here? The hair bands were great - but specifically the Brit pop was the best! I can't wait for this summer's Regeneration Tour...Human League, ABC, Flock of Seagulls, etc. There's a chance I may interview League, my fave of all time! Take care.
Posted at 8:10PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Mark
5. Slaughter!!! Loved them!
Posted at 8:15PM on Apr 29th 2008 by cindy
6. If you think about it The Beatles started the whole hair thing!
Posted at 8:23PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Scott Brown
7. Axel was my neighbor in the 80's. My ex-husband used to be best friends with the guy who ran Poisons band. We loved the 80's and like Bob, I wish I could go back in a second. I had so much fun in my 20's. I went to so many parties and had so much fun at all the places in LA. It wasn't like it is now, you have to be some star to get into the hot club. All you had to be back then was a girl who was pretty like I was. I loved running into Axel, and oh my god, all the drama he produced including the greatest album of all time.
Posted at 8:24PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Kay
8. Britney Spears NAKED again:
http://celebritiesvidz.com/videos.php?v=Britney_Spears
Posted at 8:26PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Tim
9. The 80's were a great decade to be young and growing up in. My favorite hair band was Y & T (and the album cover art), but one of the best bands had to be Oingo Boingo.
Posted at 8:28PM on Apr 29th 2008 by tobias
10. Never liked any of the "hair bands" thought they looked like idiots.
Posted at 8:29PM on Apr 29th 2008 by elephantman
11. Come on guys, Van Halen! Thier music was actually good too!
Posted at 8:30PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Mike
12. this is a stupid unresearched article. Fire this person. only a few of these are hair metal bands, one is a '70's rock band, one is a '70's goth rock band, one is an '80's glam rock band, one is a '90's rock band....WTF???
Posted at 8:30PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Tug
13. My favorite hair bands were Great White and Tesla. Tesla rocks! Triumph was awesome too!
Posted at 8:31PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Sunrise
14. BOSTON! My all time favorite of allll hair bands!
Posted at 8:31PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Darby
15. Favorite 80s hair band? I forgot about the 80s. It was THE worst time for music.
Posted at 8:32PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Al
16. BONJOVI is the best. Going to see them soon at Madison Square Garden. Loved them when I was 12 and they are still my favorite band. The 80s bands were the best bands and music ever. Music will never be the same.
Posted at 8:33PM on Apr 29th 2008 by anna
17. If you like the 80's, check out "The Wild Side" Saturdays from 3-7pm Pacific time on www.knac.com.
It's 4 hours of big hair, lipstick & leather, the best of the 80's and early 90's!
Posted at 8:34PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Diana
18. Stryper... Van Halen.... Warrant... David Bowie... Europe... Take me back there asap! Those were the good ole days.
Posted at 8:34PM on Apr 29th 2008 by boardemt
19. yeah seriously, Bon Jovi should be on that list!
Posted at 8:37PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Jenna
20. Winger...
Posted at 8:37PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Zydeco