The Garden's Greatest Shows: Best of the 1980s

In 1968, the latest incarnation of Madison Square Garden opened in the heart of NYC. By the 1970s, the arena was the premier showcase for music's biggest stars.

With the '00s ending and MSG's renovation scheduled to begin in 2010, we have four decades of classic concerts and one question: What's The Garden's greatest show?

Twenty-Five Best: See the Greatest Madison Square Garden Show of the 1980s

Who ruled The Garden's stage in the 1980s? Check out front-row photos of our top 25 picks. And vote in Round Two now!

Share your favorite Madison Square Garden concert memory

The Polls Have Closed!

The 100 Best voting has come to an end. Stay tuned for complete results.

1980s Round Two Poll Results

1. Michael Jackson 62.6%
2. Whitney Houston 37.3%
3. Phil Collins, 0.04%
4. Duran Duran, 0.03%
5. Peter Gabriel, 0.02%
6. Culture Club, 0.01%
7. Neil Diamond, 0.008%
8. Bon Jovi, 0.007%
9. Madonna, 0.006%
10.Luciano Pavarotti, 0.002%

The top-five finishers move on to Round Three. Voting begins THURSDAY at 3PM!

1980s Round One Poll Results