I pretty much disliked most of the '80s music. There were exceptions, however, and no doubt there were many styles during that period. Can't believe no one has mentioned Stevie Ray Vaughn. Wow.
The man could play. I despised (and still do) The Cars and Duran Duran. I didn't much care for the Police or Sting, either, although I will admit their was a lot of creativity there. Seventies is more my style.
GFR, Pink Floyd, early Skynyrd, Doobies, Chicago, Outlaws, Montross, CCR, Poco, The Mac, Linda Ronstadt, Eagles, throw in some R&B and maybe some Waylon...now you're talking.