The uptempo smash hit became one of the defining songs of the decade and helped cement its artist as an ’80s rock icon.

The '80s saw the rise of truly creative and expertly directed rock videos, and late boomers were treated to some of the most ...

Robert Palmer's timeless rock track "Addicted to Love" was an overnight chart success, but many fans may not know that the ...

The 1980s was a Golden Age of one-hit wonders, but if you had an aversion to MTV-pretty artists and their synthesizer – or (shiver) keytar – heavy, boppy pop tunes, the pickings were slim. Thankfully, ...

In 1981, asking someone if they wanted to watch a music video would likely get a confused reaction. The concept hadn’t ...

These four Southern rock bands usually came with the thunder. But these four ballads showed off their sensitive side.

From swampy blues to triple-guitar assaults, these 21 essential records define the soul, grit, and enduring legacy of the ...

Nostalgia would have us believe the glory days of the music video are behind us, but the reality is the form has simply ...

The first sound on 10,000 Maniacs’ MTV Unplugged is an announcer introducing the band and its lead singer to the assembled ...

The '80s was the heyday of animated TV shows -- a decade which delivered a classic array of programs that continue resonating ...

These rock duets from the 1980s embody the emotional heights and drama of the neon decade with earnest lyrics and arena-sized ...