Musicians who came up in the 1980s
39 documented musicians became active in the 1980s.
Chad Smith
Drummer · active since 1980
Chris Lord-Alge
Producer · active since 1980
Gene Hoglan
Drummer · active since 1980
J Mascis
Guitarist · active since 1980
Johnny Marr
Guitarist · active since 1980
Matt Cameron
Drummer · active since 1980
Mike Mangini
Drummer · active since 1980
Pino Palladino
Bassist · active since 1980
Rob Cavallo
Producer · active since 1980
Steve Vai
Guitarist · active since 1980
Dave Lombardo
Drummer · active since 1981
Dimebag Darrell
Guitarist · active since 1981
James Hetfield
Guitarist · active since 1981
Jason Newsted
Bassist · active since 1981
Lars Ulrich
Drummer · active since 1981
Tommy Lee
Drummer · active since 1981
Vinnie Paul
Drummer · active since 1981
Charlie Benante
Drummer · active since 1983
Flea
Bassist · active since 1983
Frank Bello
Bassist · active since 1984
Les Claypool
Bassist · active since 1984
John Myung
Bassist · active since 1985
John Petrucci
Guitarist · active since 1985
Mike Portnoy
Drummer · active since 1985
Slash
Guitarist · active since 1985
Andy Sneap
Producer · active since 1986
Billie Joe Armstrong
Guitarist · active since 1986
Dave Grohl
Drummer · active since 1986
John Frusciante
Guitarist · active since 1986
Mike Dirnt
Bassist · active since 1986
Tom Morello
Guitarist · active since 1986
Fredrik Thordendal
Guitarist · active since 1987
Jeff Loomis
Guitarist · active since 1987
Jerry Cantrell
Guitarist · active since 1987
Zakk Wylde
Guitarist · active since 1987
Jimmy Chamberlin
Drummer · active since 1988
Stephen Carpenter
Guitarist · active since 1988
Joe Bonamassa
Guitarist · active since 1989
Robert Trujillo
Bassist · active since 1989
