The Billboard Hot 100 is a record chart that ranks the best-performing singles in the United States.
[1] Throughout the history of the Hot 100, several alterations and additions have been incorporated to the methods by which chart data is obtained and compiled.
Until 1991, sales and airplay information was compiled based on reports from record stores and radio playlists.
"Walk Like an Egyptian" by American rock band The Bangles topped the 1987 Billboard year-end chart for the most successful singles of the year.
Among the genres that surged in popularity during the year was hard rock, with bands such as Poison, Whitesnake and Bon Jovi experiencing massive commercial success on Billboard charts.