The Best Music of Each Decade

Since the dawn of Rock & Roll, each decade has taken on a unique character shaped by its most significant and influential artists.


Select a decade below for a comprehensive list of the decade-defining artists.

1950s - Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Johnny Cash, Little Richard...

1960s - The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys...

1970s - Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath...

1980s - Madonna, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, R.E.M., Run-DMC, Rush...

1990s - Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Metallica, 2Pac, Janet Jackson...

2000s - Eminem, The White Stripes, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Linkin Park...

2010s - Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Adele...

2020s - The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Charlie XCX, Harry Styles...