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 .
The 1980s have been the decade of synth pop , Michael Jackson and the CD . `` Born in the U.S.A. '' was the breakthrough Springsteen fans expected for a decade . The members of R.E.M . incorporated elements of folk and country music into pop .