Stranger Things reignited '80s synth-pop nostalgia, bringing big hooks and neon back. Underrated '80s bands - Romeo Void, The Plimsouls, Wall of Voodoo and others - shaped pop and MTV. Many scored MTV ...

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 ...

On March 14, 1983, rock music changed forever when 21-year-old musician Jon Bon Jovi decided to form a band in Sayreville, ...

For many people — or at least people of a certain age — the 1980s are considered the high-water mark for music (and entertainment at large). There's no denying that the decade of excess, neon colors, ...

These albums weren't huge upon their release, but have commanded more respect over the years and should get more attention now.

Our picks for the 'Big 4' bands and artists that represent 1980s metal are Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Metallica. For more '80s metal, check out the best metal and hard rock albums of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Gen X and Baby Boomer music lovers, the term "classic rock" might bring to mind songs from the '60s and '70s. But as far as ...

If you think about it, the 1980s boasted a lot of characters. The entire decade seemed to be populated with personas more than people. It seemed like wherever you looked, a colorful face was right ...