The 2024 MGK Top 20: Classic Rock’s Greatest Artists Of The 80s is in the history books.
MAN was that a fun month of artists to spotlight! Thanks so much to everyone who voted! After we tabulated the results, it was Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen who reigns supreme at #1. Billy Joel takes the silver at #2, with Van Halen finishing at #3. You can see the whole top 20, as you voted them, right here. It’s a pretty cool list, I must say. Our MGK listening family never disappoints. You always throw in a few twists, turns, and surprises every time we ask you to vote. Whether it’s this yearly top 20, or our Philly 500, we love seeing what you think! Having said that, I can think of 9 bands that I’m shocked didn’t make the MGK top 20.
I realize with top 20 lists there have to be some bands and artist that don’t make it. Still, some of these omissions are downright head-scratching to me. There are even a few that DID make the cut that I admit being surprised at their inclusion. The Eagles, for one, basically broke up in 1980 and didn’t do anything until their “Hell Freezes Over” tour in 1993. Our MGK voting listeners still made them #4! I guess that proves we don’t fudge the results!!
Now, if I Had my way, I’d include bands like XTC, Dire Straits, Tears For Fears, and maybe Deep Purple on their Perfect Strangers album alone! Being as objective as I can, and putting personal opinion aside, here are 9 bands that I’m shocked didn’t make the MGK top 20. See if you agree or disagree. I’d love to know your list of omissions.