【Cassic Rock 1987】Def Leppard, Guns N' Roses, Inxs, U2, Beastie Boys, Starship

Rap music continues to grow in popularity. Whitney Houston becomes the first female artist to debut at #1 with her second album. Aretha Franklin is the first female artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cassette singles emerge to replace vinyl 45's. ​​The first five UK Beatles albums are released on CD. MTV Europe is launched. The movie Dirty Dancing and it's soundtrack are huge. Alternative rock emerges from college and modern rock radio.