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 4 of 20)
61. Where is Bon Jovi?!! They should definitely be there and they are still rocking.
Posted at 9:20PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Sheila Reichlin
62. I love Kip Winger!!
Posted at 9:23PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Diz
63. No contest...Great White!...and I hear they now drink this stuff to keep the "hair" from falling out!...http://mymonavie.com/daveandrocio
Posted at 9:24PM on Apr 29th 2008 by bighognpin
64. The Scorpions were awesome!!
Posted at 9:25PM on Apr 29th 2008 by amy
65. Um....did everyone forget Journey and Steve "The Voice" Perry?
Posted at 9:25PM on Apr 29th 2008 by dramafreak187
66. Duane,
Do you mean Ugly Kid Joe?
Posted at 9:26PM on Apr 29th 2008 by mung
67. Number 39? The band who did "Hate Everything About You" is Ugly Kid Joe, named from when they toured with Pretty Boy Floyd. WOOHOO! That sicks RIPS!!
Posted at 9:27PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Roxxi
68. Hello.... What about Billy frickin Idol man
Posted at 9:28PM on Apr 29th 2008 by wayne
69. Bob, I completely agree with you. A Flock of Seagulls was an amazing band (not to mention the variety of hairstyles used by all of the band members). However, I am a HUGE fan of KISS and an old pseudo-member of the KISS-Army. I give some leniency to Brit. Pop, but good old Hard Rock and Hair Bands are the way to go!
Posted at 9:30PM on Apr 29th 2008 by whambamchili
70. did everyone forget Journey and Steve Perry?
Posted at 9:30PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Karrie
71. You forgot about Warrant, Danger Danger, Dokken, Night Ranger, ahem ahem Europe and a few others
Posted at 9:33PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Cindy
72. lets not forget duran duran who are still rockin.
Posted at 9:34PM on Apr 29th 2008 by ass usual
73. Duane- Hate Everything About You
was Ugly Kid Joe.
Great tune!!!
Posted at 9:34PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Matt
74. hey my fave hairmetal band was MOTLEY CRUE, and 2008 marks the big comeback of this wonderful band :)
Posted at 9:35PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Bobby
75. Here's my top 10
1. Bon Jovi
2. Whitesnake
3. Poison
4. Motley Crue
5. Def Leppard
6. Slaughter
7. Cinderella
8. Scorpions
9. Tesla
10. Ratt
Van Halen, Aerosmith, Boston,Triumph and KISS for that matter were around way before 80's hair metal came to be.All these guys paved the way for these bands.
Posted at 9:37PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Toots
76. I am a great fan of all eighties music...especially Guns'n'Roses...they rocked then...and the music is still rocking today on classic rock stations FM...and I am sixty !! and still rock !!
Posted at 9:38PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Ginger
77. I love music and the 80's were the best. My kids also Love alot of the 80's music. I am a huge KISS fan, since I was in 3rd grade. I am in my 40's now and still love still just love going to Memory Lane 80's style. Some bands also not mentioned are AC/DC, Judas Priest, DIO, Krokus, Pat Benetar, Night Ranger, Journey, Loverboy, Britney Fox, I could go make a huge list. All I can say is keep the 80's alive and "TURN UP THE RADIO" cause "I LOVE IT LOUD"
Posted at 9:39PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Fabian Martinez
78. How about Skid Row?
Posted at 9:41PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Phil
79. My brother's favorite was Vixen, and of course you can't forget Lita Ford, Stryper, W.A.S.P.
Posted at 9:42PM on Apr 29th 2008 by Susie
80. What about RATT???!!! I LOVED them!! Still listen to Ratt 'n Roll. hehe!
Posted at 9:43PM on Apr 29th 2008 by cathy