Michael Stipe is finally releasing his debut solo album.

From Genesis' innovative "Land of Confusion" to Alice Cooper's seedy "Poison," these five videos offer a snapshot of rock 'n' roll in the 1980s.

If you think about it, the 1980s boasted a lot of characters. The entire decade seemed to be populated with personas more than people. It seemed like wherever you looked, a colorful face was right ...

In the 1980s, rock and roll evolved with a new form thanks to MTV and music videos. Suddenly, music was no longer restrained to our radios. Fans could now see their favorite acts as they really looked ...

The legendary rock star revealed major details about the next leg of his iconic rock band's official comeback tour.

There are certain time periods in the history of American music that are talked about a great deal. The late 60s, the early 90s, the mid-70s. These are times that are etched into our minds in ...

What were best 1980s rock albums by the best 1980s rock bands? Let's take a closer look. In most cases, the bands included in this list kept giving us great music well into the '90s and most have been ...

"We're here to tell the story of one of the most under-appreciated genres of music in rock history," says Emily Havens, the museum's executive director. By Paul Grein Rock music from the 1980s doesn’t ...

The 1980s gave us bold synths, big hair, and even bigger voices — an era when female singers redefined pop, rock, and soul with unforgettable hits and iconic style. From chart-topping anthems to genre ...

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 ...

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Freddie Jackson, known for his smooth '80s hits “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady,” has died. He was 70. A statement shared by his family on his ...