I grew up listening to all kinds of music, from bluegrass to pop to indie. However, one genre has always stuck out to me is music from the 80s.

My dad liked to listen to the oldies station and, although I hated it at the time, I never thought I would appreciate it as much as I do now. I was always amazed that he could literally sing about every song that came on the radio and I was determined to be able to do the same when I grew up. Finding myself attracted to so many kinds of music and over time I have fallen in love with music itself.

This decade of music is just so different than ours today. The lyrics speak of girls just wanting to have fun and discovering what love truly is. It encourages us to never stop believing when another one bites the dust.

Here's a list of 20 artists of the 80s you should look up for you newbies hope you can relate to this article and be Under Pressure to convert to being an 80s fan!

#20: The Police

The Police were a rock band from England that formed together in 1977. Police released their third album in 1980 titled, "Zenyatta Mondatta" which included the popular song "Don't Stand So Close to Me." Their last studio album that was released, "Synchronicity," which included the single hit, "Every Breath You Take."

#19: Toto

Toto became an American rock band in the late 70s and are best known for their 1982 song "Africa." It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1983 and number three on the UK Singles Chart.

#18: Queen

This rock and roll band got together in the 70s but by the time the 80s rolled around, they were already on their way to creating their 14th album. "Bohemian Rhapsody, "Under Pressure, "Another One Bites the Dust," and "We Will Rock You" are some of their most popular songs that you should definitely check out!

#17: Tina Turner

Known as the Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner began her musical career in the mid-1950s but had a huge come back in the 80s with a 3 time Grammy Award and Record of the Year award single, "What's Love Got to do with It."

#16: Bryan Adams

This popular American heart throb is actually Canadian. Adams came to the states and rose to fame with the album, "Cuts Like A Knife," but what really got his career moving was the album, "Reckless," which was released in 1984. This album included two of his more well-known songs, "Summer of '69" and "Heaven."

#15: Foreigner

Universally known as one of the most popular rock bands, the band Foreigner holds ten multi-platinum albums along with sixteen Top 30 hits. Along with these amazing albums, Foreigner is best known for their worldwide #1 hit, "I Want To Know What Love Is."

#14: Cyndi Lauper

After winning a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony award along with 30 years of non-stop global record sales, you could say Cyndi Lauper has had s successful career so far. With hits like "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time," it's no wonder she received so much recognition.

#13: Van Halen

This band formed in 1972 but went on to become super stars in the early 1980s and one of the most successful rock and roll groups of all time. They really were shining brightly in 1984 with their lead single, "Jump," which became an international hit and their only single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

#12: Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston was an all American singer, producer, model, and actress. Guinness World Records claimed her as the most awarded female act of all time. "Wanna Dance with Somebody" became a huge success worldwide in 1987 reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart passing the singles chart in many countries such as Australia, Germany, and the UK.

#11: Duran Duran

Duran Duran came together in Birmingham in 1978 and went on to have 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the Billboard Hot 100. Their second album, "Rio," held four of these singles including "Hungry Like the Wolf."

#10: Survivor

The American rock band, Survivor, formed in Chicago in 1978. They are best known for their 1982 hit, "Eye of the Tiger," which became the theme song for "Rocky III."

#9: Bon Jovi

Originating in Sayreville, New Jersey, Bon Jovi started their musical career strong with the album "Slippery When Wet" which reached number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. "Livin' on a Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

#8: Phil Collins

Phil Collins began his musical career as a drummer and lead singer for the rock band Genesis. He later branched off to become a solo artist where he produced his successful singles including "In the Air Tonight" and "You Can't Hurry Love."

#7: Kenny Loggins

Kenny Loggins has recorded so many successful songs for film scores, he has been named the "King of the movie Soundtrack." One example is the hit single, "Footloose," which was featured in the motion picture, "Footloose." Another example was the song, "Danger Zone," which was featured in the 1986 motion picture "Top Gun."

#6: Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield is an Australian singer, actor, musician, songwriter, and author. He started out as a member of the rock band Zoot until the early 70s where he began his solo career. He had his No. 1 popular hit, "Jessie's Girl," in 1981.

#5: Journey

Journey started out in San Francisco in the early 70s. The band produced a variety of successful hit songs including (probably the most popular song of the 80s) "Don't Stop Believing" and "Any Way You Want It."

#4: Elton John

Elton John was born in England as Reginald Kenneth Dwight and became one of the most influential singer, songwriter, and composer of his time. Along with his many successes in the music business, "Benny and the Jets" and "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" are two of his more popular songs you've probably heard. Elton John is also very famous for his interesting choice in fashion and based on that, it's safe to say Elton John is just weird, but we wouldn't want him any other way.

#3: Billy Joel

Billy Joel is definitely known for one of his more popular songs, "Uptown Girl," where he inspires us to reach for our goals and get the uptown girl we've always wanted. Another popular song that we love to sing along to his other big hit, "We Didn't Start the Fire."

#2: Madonna

Madonna is above all things is an entertainer. She definitely knows how to control a stage and definitely controlled the 80s with her upbeat songs such as "Material Girl" and "Like a Virgin." Her fashion statements were definitely something else she was known for. She was known to wear lace tops, fishnet stockings and loved to bleach her hair.

#1: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is one of my personal favorite artists of all time. He has been given the title "King of Pop." He started his musical career as a member of the Jackson 5 in the 60s along with his brothers. He began his solo career in the 70s. When the 80s rolled around, he became known for his music videos for his very successful songs such as "Billie Jean,"Beat It," and "Thriller." Other popular songs from the 80s he produced include "Bad," "The Way You Make Me Feel," and "Man in the Mirror."