What 1980s rock bands should have been bigger? Each of the acts on this list had varying levels of fame during the 80s. Some were as brief as being labeled one-hit wonders. Others had extensive runs ...

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

Our list of nine great '80s hard rock bands that weren't hair metal is a reminder that the decade had plenty of movers and shakers outside of the glammed-up Sunset Strip scene. Some bands initially ...

The 1980s delivered a unique, vibrant, and often extravagant musical landscape that defined an entire generation. For those who grew up in the era, the decade’s hits usually evoke powerful feelings of ...

Poison was one of the biggest bands of the '80s. The band is most renowned for their chart-topping single, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." The iconic ballad cemented the band as one of the most successful ...

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

Few bands define the era more than Mötley Crüe. Known for their pyrotechnic-heavy shows, outrageous antics, and metal anthems like “Kickstart My Heart,” the band reunited multiple times and continues ...

These five '80s rock and metal guitarists who started great new bands serve as an unfortunate reminder that previous success and loads of talent don't guarantee future prosperity. That doesn't mean we ...

An ‘80s rock band has announced a new tour, less than two weeks after a classic era member’s death. Squeeze, the London-based group best known for the 1981 hit song “Tempted,” will kick off a UK arena ...

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 ...

This Iconic '80s Rock Band's Shocking Cover Art Was Banned for Causing a Major Controversy — Here's Why originally appeared on Parade. While Guns N' Roses had a major hit with Appetite for Destruction ...