We think of prog rock as a genre that dominated in the 70s and disappeared into the ether afterward. Not entirely true. Some progressive rock acts not only sustained in the 70s but also found ways to ...

The 1980s delivered a unique, vibrant, and often extravagant musical landscape that defined an entire generation. For those who grew up in the era, the decade’s hits usually evoke powerful feelings of ...

Southern rock undoubtedly enjoyed its heyday in the 70s. Bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers ruled the roost. The 80s were a much tougher time to navigate due to the influx of bands who ...

Here are the 11 best progressive rock albums from the 1980s (ranked)! In general, the 1980s were not kind to progressive rock, as the genre largely lessened in commercial viability and ...

There's strength in numbers — if you need proof, just look at our picks for the top five '80s hard rock guitar duos. But not every hard rock band from the '80s wanted or needed a singular guitar hero.

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 ...

Starship just proved that great rock music is timeless. The legendary '80s band brought down the house at Disney World's Epcot over the weekend, delivering a powerhouse performance of their classic ...

For Gen X and Baby Boomer music lovers, the term "classic rock" might bring to mind songs from the '60s and '70s. But as far as the radio is concerned, classic rock is all about the '80s. As Ultimate ...

Hole, which debuted with their studio album Pretty on the Inside in 1991, had established a sound so raw and abrasive, emblematic of the grunge era. Fronted by Courtney Love, who, herself, had become ...

Foreigner's greatest success came in 1981 with the release of their fourth album. Titled 4 (though also known as Foreigner 4), this album is considered the band's "masterpiece." Not only does it have ...

Effortlessly cool Allman Brothers Band singer/keyboardist Gregg Allman once quipped, “’Southern rock’ is a bit redundant. It’s like saying ‘rock rock.’” Allman’s point was many of rock and roll’s ...

Rock and roll has been the genre on the cutting edge of music for over half a century—musicians define and redefine what it means to be a rock band. Yet in the last decade, a sullen theme has emerged: ...