Bands not solo acts; debut album released before 1980 (about when the classic rock radio format began); three or more studio ...

Billy Squier (1980): For a moment in time, Billy Squier was everywhere, as songs like "My Kinda Lover" and "The Stroke" ruled ...

Def Leppard, formed in Sheffield, England, “ignited the 1980s reign of metal,” according to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ...

Metal bands had their heyday in the 80s and, believe it or not, controversy also helped. These were the days of the “satanic ...

Explore iconic 80s female singers who defined a decade with powerful vocals, unforgettable hits, and timeless performances.

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 ...

We explore three iconic 1980s bands that either broke up or seemingly disappeared within a decade of releasing their biggest ...

The Best Album by New Wave's 15 Biggest Artists is filled with these survivors: groups and solo singers who made it out of the early '80s, more or less, intact. Several of them went on to make their ...

In addition to their 2025 summer tour, the band recently marked the 50th anniversary of “The Joker” with a special box set.

While many rock artists are known for releasing several hit songs and albums, it’s common that artists don’t gain popularity ...

A complete list of Steve Miller Band’s tour dates is available ... is best known for its string of classic rock anthems from the 1970s and ’80s. With more than 30 million albums sold in ...

Blending these sounds has lead to a genreless generation where music reflects the complexity of these artists as individuals and what truly influences them. Although Western Australia champions its ...