Music in the 1980s was distinct. While artists today seem to borrow from the gamut of music history, musicians in the ’80s were doing their own thing, carving out a unique sound that couldn’t be ...

In the early years of hair metal, the Sunset Strip bands were more akin to The New York Dolls’ glam punk than what emerged on MTV in the mid-80s. Some bands, like Faster Pussycat and L.A. Guns, ...

One of the most beloved New Wave ballads of the 1980s has had an unexpected comeback and viral moment. Spandau Ballet's "True" first hit the United States Billboard charts in 1983. It was the band's ...

When it came to the ‘80s and power ballads, REO Speedwagon reigned supreme. In fact, the arena rock band’s ninth studio album, Hi Infidelity, was an absolute juggernaut, peaking at No. 1 on the ...

Richard Marx, 62, may have ruled the late 1980s and early 1990s as the king of love songs and ballads, but more than three decades after he dominated the music charts, the iconic singer still looks ...

It was written by two hitmakers, recorded by a short-lived band, nearly forgotten and even performed by John Stamos—then Heart got hold of it.