The eighties were about much more than just leg warmers, neon, big hair and funny t-shirts with big letters. The eighties were all about great rock music. From heavy metal to soft rock, the eighties were loaded with bands that would change the landscape of rock music and music entertainment in general. Any fan of eighties rock would love to have a compilation CD for a gift. Here are seven of the best CD gift ideas that showcase the best of eighties rock:
1. Motley Crue - Greatest Hits - Of all the bands on the list, Motley Crue was among the more controversial at the time. Most everyone loved them, but only a select few rockers actually admitted it in public. Even the preps were listening to the Crue in their bedrooms with the door shut and their longevity proves that. This CD showcases their best.
2. Poison’s Greatest Hits 1986-1996 - Poison, another great eighties hair band, was another popular group from the eighties and hold the distinction of being one of the most popular bands to choose for eighties high school graduation songs. This CD gives you all the great hits to take you back to high school.
3. Greatest Hits - Journey - Of all the bands on this list, Journey was the band that you most wanted on the radio when you went to make out in the eighties. Faithfully, Open Arms, and many other great ballads made for the best rock band when you were out on a date. Journey is still among the most loved bands of the eighties.
4. Cross Road - Bon Jovi - Jon Bon Jovi is as everlasting as his music, and this CD shows the best of the great group. Bon Jovi was at the top of every eighties rock lover’s list, and they were one of the first to cross over musical genres and draw in new fans to the rock arena.
5. Vault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits - When it comes to rocking, Def Leppard was the best. Eighties music in general would not be the same without Def Leppard. Pyromania, Pour Some Sugar On Me, Love Bites, and many more songs just thrust you back into the eighties with a bullet. This CD is the perfect gift if they love the eighties.
6. Whitesnake’s Greatest Hits - Whitesnake is one of those bands that blows you away when you realize just how many hits they actually had. From top to bottom, Whitesnake had hit after hit. This CD is the perfect gift if you have a Whitesnake fan in the family.
7. Appetite for Destruction by Guns N’ Roses - This CD is the only one that is a stand alone CD rather than a compilation. That is a special distinction as Guns N’ Roses, Appetite for Destruction was just that popular. Not many CDs have ever come out that had so many hits that it qualifies as a Greatest Hits all by itself. This is one of them and any eighties lover would appreciate the gift.
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