three incredible rock acts<\/a> who took home trophies at the 1988 AMAs. Indeed, these are three classic rock AMA winners from 1988 we still stan. <\/p>\nPaul Simon<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how you know you\u2019ve made it: You\u2019re at an awards show in 1988, and your work is so good that you beat out Michael Jackson and George Michael. That\u2019s exactly what Paul Simon was able to do at the 1988 American Music Awards when he took home the trophy for Favorite Pop\/Rock Male Artist. Simon was also able to feed off the likes of Bon Jovi, U2, and Whitesnake for the award for Favorite Pop\/Rock Album for his LP Graceland. Not a bad day\u2019s work for the Newark, New Jersey-born Simon!<\/p>\n
Bon Jovi<\/p>\n
Speaking of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey-born rock group garnered a few nominations at the 1988 AMAs and an important win. Indeed, Bon Jovi earned the coveted trophy for Favorite Pop\/Rock Band\/Duo\/Group at the glitzy pageant, beating out U2 and Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. Bon Jovi earned the nod thanks to the release of the band\u2019s celebrated 1986 offering, Slippery When Wet, which included tunes like \u201cYou Give Love A Bad Name\u201d, Livin\u2019 On A Prayer\u201d, and \u201cWanted Dead Or Alive\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Beach Boys<\/p>\n
While the American Music Awards gives out a number of trophies in various categories to artists in genres like pop, rock, country, and more every year, there is also a Merit Award given to a musical act that has contributed much over many decades. And in 1988, the AMAs honored The Beach Boys for their decades of work. The surf rock band known for blissful harmonies has entertained billions over the years with songs like \u201cGood Vibrations\u201d and \u201cCalifornia Dreamin\u2019\u201d. And in 1988 they got one more flower to add to their bouquet.<\/p>\n
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