CLEVELAND, Ohio – The 1980s were a strange and glorious time in popular music. Compared to the 1970s, pop music became what rock and roll was – a larger-than-life stadium genre that ruled over popular ...

Back in 1981, “Don’t You Want Me” by The Human League was an insanely big hit. It’s not an overly complex song, either. Martin Rushent, who produced the song, added a drum machine, a very basic synth, ...

On the road again I just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is making music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again.” ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hair was big, and the bangs were high; Aquanet was a staple in backpacks and purses. The color ...

Here are the five best Rush songs from the 1980s! Like many progressive rock bands in the 1980s — and as previously mentioned in our The History of Rush in 10 Songs feature — Rush went through a ...

It was all about big hair, malls and... Randy Travis? The 1980s saw a shift in country music as collabs crossed genres, pulling in new listeners and new artists from all over the musical world. We ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Do you remember the best songs from the 1980s? Let's take a step back in time. The hair was big, and the ...