Each of these bands and artists saw significant success ... the foundation for arena rock and contemporary hard rock throughout the mid-80s. 1987’s Appetite For Destruction was the powerhouse ...

Their music captured the zeitgeist of the 80s and set a standard for rock bands to follow. These bands have inspired a new generation of musicians, proving that their music stands the test of time.

34. “Ace of Spades” by Motörhead The Heavy Metal outfit lead by frontman Lemmy Kilmister have remained one of the single most influential rock bands from the late 70s and early 80s.

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Well, we did and in this feature you'll find that some of the '80s and '90s biggest one ... paying special attention to the alt rock, hard rock and metal bands that had one shining moment of ...

Ollie Olsen, the beloved rock/electronic musician, has died, according to an official statement shared to his Facebook ...

At 75, Australian born rocker Rick Springfield is living proof that the ’80s are still alive and well in the music world.

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Original Anvil guitarist Dave Allison died Sept. 30. He was 68. The cause of death has not been confirmed. “We’d like to send our deepest condolences to the Allison family and friends,” the ...

For 37 years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has set aside time to gather and immortalize selected acts and central figures ...

The 80s band are still popular after decades in ... Message of Love and Don’t Get Me Wrong – are one of the most enduring new wave rock bands of the 1980s. Formed in Hereford in 1978 by ...