4 of the Best American Rock Bands from the 1980s

Discover the best American rock bands of the 1980s! From Van Halen's iconic riffs to R.E.M.'s alternative anthems, these bands defined a decade. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments!
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[@h.m.7218]

The Tubes. Favorite american rock band ever along with Steely Dan.

[@paullandreville4727]

Top 5. Add Motley Crue 🤘

[@mikewagner8458]

Maybe nix REM and replace them with Queensryche.

[@phillbr51]

Did you just lump REM in with Van Halen, GnR, and Metallica?

[@ronald8792]

I wouldn't consider REM a rock band. But even if I did I would take Motley Crew, Ratt, Bon Jovi or Quiet Riot over them.

[@johnmason9221]

Bon Jovi 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronald8792]

@@johnmason9221 Yup 100% and probably any 80's hair band over REM weird emoji guy without an opinion.

[@timothymarsden2802]

How about JP or Iron Maiden? Or Queensryche?

[@ronald8792]

Because the topic was American rock bands but I would agree with you on Queensryche.

[@GNXXRAY]

Guns N Roses were garbage after Izzy left.
Axl made them a joke.
Never a fan…