The most 1980s TV commercials, with rock stars, from Michael Jackson shilling for Pepsi to Genesis hawking beer.

Many contemporary songwriters toiling in pop, rock, and country would likely argue that the most important facet of a song is the melody. While lyrics are incredibly important in their own right, they ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Michael Jackson’s music recently enjoyed its annual boost on charts ...