These 80s rock bands were pretty hyped up back in the day. Sadly, they didn’t last (or get quite as big) as some fans thought they would. Let’s take a look at a few fallen soldiers from the 80s, shall ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The 1980s witnessed a creative explosion in rock that brought new genres, loyal fanbases, mega-selling albums, and massive concert tours. Loud guitars, booming rhythms, big hair, and eye liner ruled ...

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 ...

There's just something enduring about 80's hair bands. While many have come and gone, some you can still see in concert.

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 ...

80s rock legends Simple Minds and Modern English recently joined forces for an epic concert in Denver, Colorado on May 27. The two bands played together as part of Simple Minds’ “Alive and Kicking” ...

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 ...