It seems like “the best music era” really depends on when you were born. Those born in the ’50s are likely to wax poetic about The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Doors. Those born in the late ’60s are likely to praise the genius of Michael Jackson and Queen. And of course, millennials born in the ’90s will probably tell you that Britney Spears and Rihanna are the greatest artists to ever grace the stage.
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This is where we come in. We’ve covered the rankings of every decade from the 1950s until today, using data from different “Best of” lists, including Best Albums of All Time and other forum rankings. Scroll down to see which decade came out on top.