Class of 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Idol had a lot of fame from his videos on MTV. A lot of these artists probably would’ve been big without MTV, however it definitely helped.
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#10 - Peter Gabriel
#9 - Van Halen
#8 - Pat Benatar
#7 - Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
#6 - Bon Jovi
#5 - Guns N Roses
#4 - Bruce Springsteen
#3 - The Police
#2 - Billy Idol
#1 - Def Leppard