13. Foreigner
Foreigner released 4 in 1981 on Atlantic Records. The album spent ten weeks at number one on the Billboard chart. It sold more than six million copies in the United States.
The band had already placed multiple albums in the top ten during the early 1980s. Their singles received regular airplay on both rock and pop stations.
- Year: 1981
- Label: Atlantic Records
- Chart Peak: US #1 (10 weeks)
- Sales: 6M+ in the US
14. REO Speedwagon
REO Speedwagon released Hi Infidelity in 1980 on Epic Records. The album reached number one on the Billboard chart and stayed there for fifteen weeks. It sold more than nine million copies in the United States.
The record produced several hit singles that crossed over to pop radio. Their follow up albums in the early 1980s also charted well and added to their decade total.
- Year: 1980
- Label: Epic Records
- Chart Peak: US #1 (15 weeks)
- Sales: 9M+ in the US
15. Toto
Toto released Toto IV in 1982 on Columbia Records. The album reached number one on the Billboard chart and won multiple Grammy awards. It sold more than four million copies in the United States.
The band had placed earlier releases in the top twenty. Their session musician background helped them maintain a presence on adult contemporary and rock formats.
- Year: 1982
- Label: Columbia Records
- Chart Peak: US #1
- Sales: 4M+ in the US, multiple Grammy wins
Besides founding Festivaltopia, Luca is the co founder of trib, an art and fashion collectiv you find on several regional events and online. Also he is part of the management board at HORiZONTE, a group travel provider in Germany.
