For those of us who love the 80's (me! ), who, in your opinion was the best hair band. And when I say best, I mean most talented versus most popular. I think Cinderella was the most talented. Actually pulled out their greatest hits to listen to yesterday. Forgot how many songs I love.

Def Leppard baby! Overcoming your drummer losing an arm, that is true heart there. Hysteria is my favorite song, but Pyromania is definately their best album

Good one Darkhorse

Ditto on the Def Leppard, but Van Halen has my vote!

I don't think talentwise they were the best, but in terms of fitting the stereotype and having catchy stuff...
Poison.
Unskinny Bop, Every Rose Has its Thorn, Somethin' to Believe In...

Thanks! Ah, those were the days . . . back when MTV actually showed music videos

Poison was probably one of the top five I listened too, but yeah, they weren't really "talented" just had ultra cool songs.

How about Motely Crue anyone?

Tessla!!!

Big Guns and Roses concert here tomorrow night.

Seems to be a big deal here, lol, that's just sad.

NKOTB Just kidding!!!!

Smilin' sunshine, Van Halen is an icon, not a hair band in my opinion. They are tied for my all-time favorite band. Motley Crue was one of my faves too, and pretty talented musicians too. NKOTB! How about New Edition!

Probably don't qualify as "best" hair band, but I always liked Poison and Warrant. If we're voting for yummiest hair band front guy - Sebastian Bach all the way baby!

I beg to differ Becca. Kip Winger was yummy!

I actually love 80's bands. I like Debbie Gibson even though she isn't considered a hair band. And Tiffany

How about Cinderella and Twisted Sister??? I wonder if I'll get in trouble for headbanging in my office

RATT

Saigon Kick, stryper

Trans Siberian Orchestra.

Quiet Riot

I have to agree on Jon Bon Jovi!

Bon Jovi in my opinion was the best and most talented of the "Hair Bands". The fact that they are still hitting the charts today says something. I saw them in concert a couple of years ago and they are extremely talented musicians and performers.

Iron Maiden!

I always liked Whitesnake- does that count for anything?

Faves were/are Def Leppard, Van Halen (even though i didn't like David Lee Roth himself much), and Scorpions. It's funny that I find myself still listening to that stuff today. I mostly buy greatest hits albums versus the new music.

I would have to say most talented and hottest would be Bon Jovi in its entirety (can't beat the Jon Bon Jovi, Ritchie Sambora combo...woohoo!). I always thought that Kip Winger was talented and georgous also.