Iconic ‘80s Rock Star, 65, Steps Out in Style With Trendy Sunglasses at NYC Premiere originally appeared on Parade. Michael Stipe, the enigmatic frontman whose unmistakable voice and artistic vision ...

These four rock ballads from the 1980s still hold up today. They haven't lost any of their power in the decades since their release.

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 ...

These are our picks for the "Big 4" bands (and artists) of 1980s metal. That of course doesn't mean that there are only four legendary thrash bands, it just means they're the bands that are most ...

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

It's a daunting task picking the cream of the crop from a decade that was defined by its staggering technical virtuosity. But we're going to take our best crack at it — and attempt to rationalize some ...