These new wave one-hit wonders, complete with their iconic music videos, helped make MTV the giant it is today.

On July 12, 1979, disco's decadelong reign over American music culture went up in smoke—literally. Crowds had swarmed the White Sox stadium in Chicago that summer evening but not just for the old ball ...

The Linn Electronics LM-1, or the LinnDrum, a more affordable version of the latter, created many of the background beats for the soundtrack of the 80s. These devices proved that drum machines could ...

From "Long Long Time" and "Blue Bayou" to her hit duets with Aaron Neville, these are the 40 best Linda Ronstadt songs for ...

Gary Stewart spent a few years on top, but was largely forgotten after his tragic death in 2003. Now a new generation is ...

A 1985 hit has been ranked the best pop song of the 1980s. There was certainly a lot of competition. After all, the 1980s were the decade of Madonna, George Michael, Michael Jackson, and more. But the ...

Have you ever listened to a song and wondered about the writer's intentions? Have you ever thought about who penned the lyrics to your favorite tune? Unless the songwriter is also the singer, they can ...

With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like “Total Eclipse” and “Holding Out for a Hero.” With a voice both weathered and operatic, she minted 1980s pop anthems like ...

It has been a tough year for fans of guys who can get down on a guitar because the music world has lost some absolute legends. And another icon was lost recently. From guys who rocked the blues stage ...

While Clint Eastwood was becoming a Hollywood icon, he was also surprising country music fans with an unlikely chart-topping ...

The country music legend has been celebrating Independence Day with fans for more than five decades, and this one of his hits is perfect for the holiday. When it comes to Fourth of July traditions, ...