The year 1980 was a veritable who's who on the Billboard 200. Classic rock bands were abound. And these three solo artists hit No. 1.

The year 1984 is a year many have talked about in literature, but the year also boasted some big-name singers who hit No. 1.

The cowboy hat holds a changing place in American culture, particularly in the pop culture of male country-western singers. Whether you were a 1980s neotraditionalist inspired by the singing cowboys ...