Legendary Western rock masterpieces and hit songs of the 80s

The TrooperIron Maiden

Iron Maiden – The Trooper (Official Video)

A song by a British heavy metal band, released in 1983 as their second single, which reached No.

12 on the UK chart.

Featured on their fourth album, “Piece of Mind,” it is one of their signature works and played a leading role in the heavy metal boom that began in the 1980s.

Born In The U.S.Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – Born in the U.S.A. (Official Video)

A hit song from the 1985 album “Born in the U.

S.

A.” In the United States, the song’s patriotic overtones became widely emphasized and it was even used in election campaigns, but it was originally written under the influence of his friends who were victims of the Vietnam War and returning veterans.

The Best Of TimesStyx

Styx – The Best Of Times

They debuted in 1972, but broke through with the 1979 single “Babe.” Riding that momentum, their 1981 album “Paradise Theatre” reached No.

1 in the U.

S.

, marking the peak of their popularity.

In 1983, they released “Mr.

Roboto,” which includes Japanese lyrics, and they were also popular in Japan.

Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)David Bowie

Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (2017 Remaster)

David Bowie is a legendary artist who, beyond his music, wielded immense influence across a wide range of fields—including his innovative style, philosophy, and ideas, as well as fashion and art.

In the realm of manga, he had a particularly significant impact in Japan from the 1970s to the 1980s, especially on the design of characters in shoujo manga.

Naturally, Bowie’s song titles are also referenced in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.

In Part 7, the Stand of Dr.

Ferdinand is named “Scary Monsters,” which is both the title of an album Bowie released in 1980 and its title track.

Bowie’s vocals sung in a Cockney accent and Robert Fripp of King Crimson on guitar make it a fantastic and stylish song—be sure to check it out!

Heat Of The MomentASIA

Asia – Heat Of The Moment

A song by Asia, a progressive rock band from England.

It starts with a rhythm that foregrounds irregular time signatures, then shifts to a standard 4/4 in the vocal sections, creating tension across the whole track.

Featuring the kind of sophisticated performance you’d expect from a supergroup of successful musicians, it’s a piece that epitomizes the progressive scene of the 1980s.

Hotel CaliforniaThe Eagles

Eagles – Hotel California (Live 1977) (Official Video) [HD]

The Eagles are a legendary country rock band that revolutionized the American music scene.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1971, they captivated the world with a unique sound that fused country, folk, pop, and more.

From the outset they produced numerous hits, winning a Grammy in 1975 for One of These Nights.

Their 1976 album Hotel California sold over 32 million copies worldwide and became their signature work.

Despite lineup changes and a breakup, they reunited in 1994.

With six Grammy wins and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, they have left a brilliant legacy.

Their powerful, beautifully harmonized vocals and polished musicianship are recommended not only for rock fans but for anyone seeking comfortable, satisfying music.

Welcome To The JungleGuns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses – Welcome To The Jungle

Guns N’ Roses, dubbed “the most dangerous band in the world,” achieved explosive success after their debut in the late 1980s, went through a series of member departures and periods of inactivity, and today in the 2020s continue to perform energetically as a world-class active rock band.

In JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, several Guns N’ Roses songs are referenced as Stand names, and it’s said that the character “Axl RO” who appears in Part 7, Steel Ball Run, is derived from the band’s frontman, Axl Rose.