This document provides an overview of music and events from the 1980s. It summarizes the number one songs and albums each year from 1980 to 1983. It also lists some notable musical artists and events from each year, such as the formation of MTV in 1981 and the release of Michael Jackson's album Thriller in 1982, which became the best-selling album of all time. The document also briefly discusses the rise of hip hop and alternative rock genres in the early 1980s.