Classic rock was a standout genre of the 80s, and bands like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, and Led Zeppelin had no shortage of hits.

The rise of MTV An important part for the 80s was a television channel called MTV. This played a crucial role in the ...

You can love or hate 1980s pop music, but you can't disagree with the perfect cinematic placement of these three 80s classics.

Things We Had in the ’80s That Are Gone Today The 1980s were a unique time filled with neon colors, big hair, and technology that seemed cutting-edge back then. Many everyday objects from that decade ...

Classic rock continued on through the '80s with legacy acts such as AC/DC and Van Halen. A new style called hair metal, which ...

For any music lover, the friends who introduce you to music become as much a part of your personal story as the music itself. Chino Moreno and Shaun Lopez have shared that kind of relationship since ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. Today we continue our archive series R&B, rockabilly and early rock 'n' roll with the late R&B singer Ruth Brown. She was one of Atlantic Records' first hitmakers.

"We're here to tell the story of one of the most under-appreciated genres of music in rock history," says Emily Havens, the museum's executive director. By Paul Grein Rock music from the 1980s doesn’t ...

A historic moment happened at one of Alabama’s recent concerts. The country music band surprised fans with special reunion during their show at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama on ...

If you're planning your next vacation on the high seas – and you enjoy listening to music and dancing till dawn – consider booking a music-themed cruise. These voyages offer round-the-clock ...

Last week’s court judgment on the Bell Hotel in Epping has understandably sent local authorities and the Home Office scurrying. Councils of all political complexions sought to close the so-called ...