U2 has had its fair share of hits, but the live version of “Bad” helped cement the band in music history. Rolling Stonenamed ...

These 7 forgotten ’80s hits may have faded from radio, but one note is all it takes to bring back every lyric and a wave of ...

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 ...

You could take many pathways to becoming a recording star in the 80s. Perhaps the most underrated of those was to first gain notoriety on afternoon soap operas. The soaps were hot in the 80s, and they ...

Top ‘80s songs include entries from across the musical spectrum. Throughout 1980s there was a renaissance occurring within music, one which stretched throughout all genres be it pop, rock, country, ...

Part 2 is here! Do you know your classic hits? Test your music knowledge by identifying iconic songs from their opening ...

You may not have thought about them in years, but these 20 one-hit wonders once ruled radios. The ’80s gave us more than just neon, mixtapes, and big hair—it delivered a wave of artists who burned ...

During the 1980s, a plethora of British and European artists were exposed on MTV and radio in America. It was a little trickier for artists from Down Under. While certain artists like AC/DC, INXS, ...

The ‘80s pop scene featured iconic artists like Tina Turner and Diana Ross, as well as legendary bands like Queen and Blondie. Musicians began to utilize electronic instruments, prompting catchy dance ...

Some songs from the '80s truly embody the don't you forget about me mantra. They may not be top of mind anymore, but somehow you still remember every lyric—even if you have no idea why. So grab your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. 1982: British pop group The Thompson Twins members: Tom Bailey, Alannah ...