Released at the height of the 1980s, Def Leppard’s Hysteria helped redefine rock albums through scale, sound, and lasting ...

With the film Song Sung Blue due for release on Christmas Day, here’s a quick refresher course on Neil Diamond’s loping, midtempo ballad of the same name which became a No. 1 ...

In the 1980s, there were lots of loud classic rock tunes, but these are three slow jam songs from the 80s that we love.

Bruce Springsteen has plenty of heartbreaking songs, but one of the saddest has to be the title track from his No. 1 album, ...

Can you name these iconic 1980 hits from just one lyric? The year 1980 brought new wave energy, post-disco grooves, and unforgettable rock anthems to the airwaves. From Giorgio Moroder’s sleek ...

The 1980s might be best known for power ballads and synth-y jams, but there are quite a few nostalgic love songs from that era, too.

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.” It’s been more than four decades since the world grooved to ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Do you miss the '80s? Well, just tune into your local classic rock station, problem solved! According to Mediabase, a music industry service that monitors airplay in over 180 markets, 25 of the 40 ...

Beloved 1980s rock frontman David Roach had died after a battle against aggressive cancer. He was 59. Roach’s death comes just two weeks after he married his then fiancée, Jennifer, in a ceremony that ...