Not all 1980s artists fell in with the modern sounds of the era. These four acts made their marks by going unapologetically retro.

As we made the switch from the music of the 1970s to the 1980s styles changed and adapted too. The 1970s had been full, of different styles and ended with new wave and the tail end of punk rock added ...

The Canadian metal pioneers Anvil are perhaps the ultimate example of 'the band that almost was'. In the early 80s, they were ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Whether it’s in TV, Film or contemporary music, the sound of ...

Want to impress a special woman in your life, who also happens to be a bit of a 20th-century music nerd? Maybe you want to relate to a woman you’ve started dating who is a big fan of 1980s rock music?

Who were the best selling bands of the 1980s, and where are they now? Anyone who grew up in the '80s remembers its seminal events—the murder of John Lennon, the launch of the Space Shuttle, the ...

NEW YORK — The Cure, one of the most popular bands of the 1980s new wave era, has released its first new single in 16 years. The band premiered “Alone” on Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC 6 Music radio show ...

1980 marked some major turning points for live rock music, as the biggest bands of the '70s entered the new decade with new lineups, new musical directions and in the case of both Queen and ZZ Top, ...

The Smiths were only together for about five years in the 1980s but left a lasting influence. Their short time together also created some grudges that apparently refuse to die. Mike Joyce, who was the ...

There's a good possibility there will be thousands at the Vinyl Revival's Bands on the Beach concert from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 8. That's how many folks attended the band's performance at last year ...