Classic rock hit its peak in the 80s, with bands including The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Led Zeppelin delighting fans with iconic tunes. With so much music to choose from, it’d be impossible to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Portrait of American rock band Bon Jovi backstage before a performance, Illinois, early March, 1987. Pictured are, from left, ...

Who were the most important figures in 1980s rock? Here at Loudwire we're ready to take a look at the musicians who consistently kept themselves in the headlines, on the radio and stuck in your public ...

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 ...

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

The 1980s didn't just sound different; it looked different, felt bigger, and pushed rock in multiple directions at once. Arena anthems got shinier. Guitar solos got faster. Alternative scenes got ...

Who are the "Big 4" of '80s hard rock guitarists? It's a daunting task picking the cream of the crop from a decade that was defined by its staggering technical virtuosity. But we're going to take our ...

The 1980s might be the easiest decade to caricature. But the best ’80s albums prove that the decade wasn't just about big hair, big shoulder pads, and even bigger mobile phones—and that the era's ...

Whitney Houston Performs In Paris Bercy on May 18th, 1988. She is one of the best female vocalists of the 1980s. The 1980s were a great time for music, with so many iconic female singers and vocalists ...