Top ‘80s songs include entries from across the musical spectrum. Throughout 1980s there was a renaissance occurring within music, one which stretched throughout all genres be it pop, rock, country, ...

When it comes to '80s pop-rock hits, Mr. Mister's "Broken Wings" stands out for its unique, melancholy tone. In the decades ...

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Whether it’s in TV, Film or contemporary music, the sound of ...

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 ...

It was produced by Bruce Fairbairn in Vancouver, and the record blended hard-rock grit with pop-level hooks and heartfelt ...

The era of 1980s pop music might just be the most mutually despised genre of all time. People who agree with this notion seemingly believe the genre to be overdone, shallow, overly corny, cliché, and ...

We think of prog rock as a genre that dominated in the 70s and disappeared into the ether afterward. Not entirely true. Some progressive rock acts not only sustained in the 70s but also found ways 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 ...

It's hard to think of a more quintessentially summertime subgenre than '80s hard rock. Colloquially known as glam metal (or, more derisively, the dreaded "hair metal"), these songs celebrate life's ...

Veteran rock drummer Thommy Price, best known for his nearly three-decade tenure with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, has died at age 68. The accomplished musician also performed with Scandal and Billy ...

Greg Kihn, the rock singer-songwriter who scored Top 20 pop hits with “The Breakup Song” and “Jeopardy,” has died, according to a statement from his management team. According to a statement released ...