This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990.
The following songs achieved the highest positions in the charts of 1990.
Billboard Alternative Airplay) 6 (UK Singles Chart) 12 (Ireland) 125 (Australia) 11 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) 62 (UK Singles Chart) 2 (New Zealand) 17 (U.S.
Billboard Alternative Songs) 97 (UK Singles Chart) 118 (Australia) 24 (Ireland) 81 (UK Singles Chart) 1 (U.S.
Billboard Mainstream Rock) 19 (Australia) 41 (New Zealand) 4 (US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks) 28 (UK Singles Chart) All albums have been named albums of the year for their hits in the charts.