The 1980s pulsed with an electric energy that transformed not just music, but the entire cultural landscape of America. This was the decade when MTV revolutionized how we consumed music, when ...

Something was happening in the 1980s. Something good. While there was a push in many directions to have life feel orderly and centered on things like the suburban family, there were many artists in ...

While it’s not necessary to separate “female” rock bands from the totality of rock groups out in the world, it can be fun sometimes to take a step back and admire those lady-fronted projects that have ...

The 1980s saw a shift in pop culture, leaving a legacy that lasts to this day. The world was changing, and entertainment followed suit. New technology launched. Blockbuster films dominated theaters ...

The 80s gave us more than just big hair and huge shoulder pads. It was a phenomenal decade for country music. From the smooth pop-oriented style of the late Kenny Rogers to the legendary Randy Travis ...

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