1984 vs. 1987: Which Was Music’s Best Year?

Our new "On the Fly" feature: 1984 or 1987? What was the better year in music? In 84 the blockbuster album was king with Prince "Purple Rain", Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA" The Footloose soundtrack, and Tina Turner "Private Dancer" along with the continuation of Michael Jackson "Thriller" and Lionel Richie "Cant Slow Down" vs 1987's superstars of George Michael with "Faith", Whitney Houston "Whitney" and U2 taking the world by storm with "the Joshua Tree" as well as Michael Jackson "Bad" and Bon Jovi topping the charts with "Livin' on a Prayer". In 1987 Def Leppard released Hysteria and Guns 'n' Roses dropped "Appetite for Destruction" while 1984 featured Van Halen "1984" and Metallica "Ride the Lighting". The Professor of Rock gives you the background and you decide what year was more impactful. This is the first episode of "On the Fly": A raw, uncut discussion between Professor of Rock and our community, Vote now and comment. We want to hear from you!

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