Four decades later, we celebrate the year 1984, the greatest, most colorful, and most influential year in pop music history.

What’s 1984 Got to Do with It Edition How did the year of Prince, Madonna, Tina, Bruce and Cyndi come to be regarded as “pop’s greatest year”?

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open its new exhibit, "1984" on July 29. The exhibit highlights the many pivotal moments in pop music that occurred that year.

The Pointer Sisters, Minutemen and more sounds from a landmark year in pop music.

What was the greatest decade in pop music? Well, we think that’s easily the ’60s. Motown, the Beatles, and psychedelic rock, are all game-changing moments in popular music.