Billy Squier (1980): For a moment in time, Billy Squier was everywhere, as songs like "My Kinda Lover" and "The Stroke" ruled ...

The horrifying first year of the decade saw John Lennon score his first U.K. No. 1 album in almost 10 years before being murdered by a deranged fan. Paul McCartney released his worst album ever but ...

“Born in the USA” was a more iconic ’80s song, but “Tunnel of Love” shows Bruce at his songwriting best. Another brilliantly ...

The music video ups the throwback ante with more than a few absurd hairstyles ... riff of "Take On Me" by a-ha is pure ecstasy. Yes, the song’s steeped in unabashed silliness, but this is the '80s ...

You might be surprised to find out just how many of the smash songs from the ‘80s were actually low-key covers of songs that were either minor hits or completely forgotten. Here are five covers that ...

Genesis began the ’80s in transition and ended the decade on top of the pop world. Whether that was a good or bad thing might ...

A Flock of Seagulls, General Public and other iconic '80s bands are set to perform Aug. 8, featuring one-hit wonders and nostalgic tunes.

Why aren’t there any more memorable songs from Dexy’s Midnight Runners? Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most beloved songs of the 80s. Founded in 1978, Dexy’s Midnight ...