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4 Chart-Topping Bands From the 1980s Who Disappeared Without a Trace

May 13, 2025, 12:33 pm
3 Classic Songs From the 1980s That Were Banned in the Moment

May 8, 2025, 9:30 am
3 of the Best 1980s Covers by Country Music Artists
Alison Moyet Returns with the ‘Key’ to Celebrating 40th Year as a Solo Artist in New York City

May 5, 2025, 9:06 am
Hit Country Songs From the 1980s You Forgot Were Awesome

April 30, 2025, 4:31 pm
How Bruce Springsteen’s Writing Evolved from Small Town Woes to a Need for Escape

April 30, 2025, 3:54 pm
3 Classic Rock Songs From the 1980s That Bands Stopped Performing Live (And Why)

April 29, 2025, 7:54 am
3 Innovative Songs From the 1980s That Were Ahead of Their Time

April 26, 2025, 10:36 am
Country Songs of the 1980s That Had No. 1 Potential—but Didn’t Get Enough Radio Love
On This Day in 1989, Madonna Started a Three-Week Run at No. 1 with One of Her Most Controversial Songs

April 22, 2025, 12:09 pm
3 Forgotten Classic Rock Hits From the 80s That Will Make You Want to Time Travel

April 21, 2025, 6:00 am
The 1982 Grammy-Nominated Hit Steve Perry Wrote With Kenny Loggins That ‘Stole’ a Piece From ‘Indiana Jones’

April 17, 2025, 8:41 am

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