The '70s paved the way for the '80s sound, as evident in these three 1979 rock songs. Revisit these throwback hits.

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

Having a bad day? These ’80s songs are perfect for a good cry It’s undeniable that the ’80s produced some of the most ...

Arena rock had a heyday in the '80s. Below, revisit three songs released in 1976 that foreshadowed the arena rock craze.

If there was ever a decade that defined the musical guilty pleasure, it was the ‘80s. The advent of new technologies unlocked sonic possibilities like never before. Blessed with a broad array of ...

Some artists thrived in the '80s — Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, etc. Others, arguably, did not. Even the most devoted of Bob Dylan fans don't typically point to the '80s as his best decade of ...

When it comes to '80s pop-rock hits, Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings" stands out for its unique, melancholy tone. In the decades since the tune climbed the charts in 1985, countless fans have related to ...

Do you remember Far Corporation, the '80s supergroup behind a hit dance pop cover of Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"? The '80s were a wild time when new wave and synths became the flavor of the ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...