1980s

The Spinners had a string of hits in the 1970s, including six No. 1 R&B songs.

Rodriguez had six No. 1 country hits, including “You’ll Always Come Back to Hurting Me.”

Thomas’ band helped shape 1980s college rock and the alternative boom to come.

Kotcheff also directed “First Blood,” the first film of the “Rambo” series.

Finn also had a big hit with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

Kilmer was an icon of his generation, known for “Tombstone,” “Batman,” and more.

She wrote 18 self-help books.

Wiggins and the group had four consecutive No. 1 singles on the R&B charts.

He also co-founded the Lords of the New Church.

Johansen also performed as Buster Poindexter, who had a 1987 hit with “Hot, Hot, Hot.”