The Pop Years – Season 1
Episodes
1990
New Kids on the Block shoot to the top of the charts and MC Hammer impresses the world with his smooth moves.
1983
Michael Jackson releases `Thriller' and New Order make history with `Blue Monday'.
1996
An incredible year in pop saw Take That split and the Spice Girls arrive. The `Macarena' had everyone dancing, Babylon Zoo had their 15 minutes of fame, and Underworld had the masses shouting `Lager, lager'.
1987
Rick Astley jostled for chart position with the Beastie Boys, and dance music changed direction forever with MARRS.
1991
Bryan Adams hogs the number one spot and Right Said Fred are too sexy, while Massive Attack and PM Dawn provide the cool beats. Plus, Nirvana hit the big time.
1985
Live Aid takes place; Grace Jones, Prince and Madonna make heads turn; and Jennifer Rush has the year's biggest seller with `The Power of Love'.