What music did they listen to in 1980s?

In the 1980s, pop music was dominated by the rise of electronic music, synthesizers, and sequencers. This led to the development of several genres such as new wave, synth-pop, and pop rock. Some popular artists of the time include Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince, The Police, Duran Duran, and Wham!. Rock music also flourished during the 1980s with bands like Queen, Guns N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Bon Jovi, and Def Leppard. Simultaneously, hip hop and rap emerged as significant genres with artists such as Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and the Beastie Boys. The decade also witnessed the growth of alternative rock and college radio, which gave rise to bands like R.E.M, Sonic Youth, Pixies, and the Smiths.