The 1980s have been the decade of synth pop , Michael Jackson and the CD . ` It earned Jackson over 150 gold and platinum awards worldwide and a record seven Grammys . ` Born in the U.S.A. '' was the breakthrough hit for the band from New York City that would go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide. The members of R.E.M . incorporated elements of folk and country music into pop .
The 1980s have been the decade of synth pop , Michael Jackson and the CD . `` Born in the U.S.A. '' was the breakthrough hit for the band from New York City that would go on to sell over 100 million records worldwide. The members of R.E.M . incorporated elements of folk and country music into pop .