Stacker scoured Billboard charts from the '80s and chose 25 of the top bands whose music became the soundtrack of the decade.

The 1980s delivered a unique, vibrant, and often extravagant musical landscape that defined an entire generation. For those who grew up in the era, the decade’s hits usually evoke powerful feelings of ...

Iconic ‘80s Band Splits for Charity Gig originally appeared on Parade. The Go-Go’s have split up for an upcoming charity gig. No, the group hasn’t officially broken up, but the three members of the ...

Stranger Things reignited '80s synth-pop nostalgia, bringing big hooks and neon back. Underrated '80s bands - Romeo Void, The Plimsouls, Wall of Voodoo and others - shaped pop and MTV. Many scored MTV ...

The 80s stand as one of the most competitive eras ever in terms of artists trying to make an impact on the pop charts. It’s no wonder that some bands craved the winning formula of proven outside ...

For music fans whose taste favors 60s and 70s music, the 80s certainly wasn’t your decade. Nothing wrong with that, as the 80s are a unique decade both to a benefit and to a fault. Though between that ...

From the synth-pop glamour of Duran Duran to the moody goth of The Cure, 1980s British bands didn’t just top charts — they redefined global pop culture. Their sounds, styles, and stagecraft influenced ...

The ’80s in London had a little something for everyone. Then you had what some people called new romantic music, a kind of sub-genre of new wave that leaned into fashion, flamboyance and a whole lot ...

It’s been over 40 years since Men Without Hats told the world it was safe to dance -with or without your friends- and there seems to be more dancing than ever these days KTLA recently caught up with ...

Just when you thought the 1980s were over, these 1990s bands brought the music of the decade back for another round. At times, the desire for a '90s band to turn the clock back 10 or so years has been ...

Beloved 80s band The Psychedelic Furs has abruptly canceled its spring and summer tour dates. Due to what the band described as a serious medical issue, they were forced to pull the plug ...

The '80s in London had a little something for everyone. On the one hand, you had the continuation of punk rock in bands like the Clash, the Psychedelic Furs, the Jam, the Pretenders, Siouxsie and the ...