A lot of great songs from the 1980s were banned, pulled, or silenced, but became megahits regardless of their controversy.

The following three 1980s songs were pretty big hits during their era, but if they dropped today, they likely would have flopped.

What are the god-tiered rock songs of the 1980s? You likely knew it the first time you heard them. Simply put, there was just something special about these songs and time has proven that these songs ...

The 1980s were a glorious time with lots of big hair and bouncy musical hits. In fact, there was so much new music and newish genres (New Wave became massive in the early part of the decade) that it ...

For those who tuned into the radio regularly throughout the 1980s, certain songs became inescapable, playing on what felt like an endless loop. Tracks like "I Just Called to Say I Love You," "Wake Me ...

Every decade in pop/rock music has both its proponents and opponents, and the 1980s are no exception. Usually, the proponents are people who had their best years (youth or otherwise) during it, and ...

Curious from birth, Fiona is a music writer, researcher, and cultural theorist based in the UK. She studied her Bachelor of Music in London, specializing in audiovisual practices, and progressed to a ...

Can you name these iconic 1980 hits from just one lyric? The year 1980 brought new wave energy, post-disco grooves, and unforgettable rock anthems to the airwaves. From Giorgio Moroder’s sleek ...

Lionel Richie, who’s sold more than 125 million albums worldwide along with earning four Grammys, an Oscar and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, doesn’t have anything left to prove. Yet Richie ...

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 ...