Nothing soothes the soul and also allows one to rock out quite like power ballads, especially these four classics from 1981.

The '80s began with holdovers from the previous decade still holding sway, then quickly began to morph. Some of those first- and second-generation classic rockers adapted to an era defined by ...

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 ...

What are the god-tiered rock songs of the 1980s? You likely knew it the first time you heard them. Simply put, there was just something special about these songs and time has proven that these songs ...

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There’s just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has ...

The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

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, ...

'80s Band Legend, 73, Nails Famous Power Ballad at Recent Concert: 'Sings Like an Angel' originally appeared on Parade. Some voices are simply timeless, and Kevin Cronin just proved that beautiful ...

What's the the best rock song of each year since 1970? That's what we're about to find out! The Loudwire Staff took a trip through rock history, analyzing what was hot and what left a lasting impact ...

According to data collected in August, Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" (from the 1986 album Slippery When Wet ), is the #1 most played song of 2025. (Considering that the smash hit has over two ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Dad-rock is this fascinating label in pop culture that’s often ...