Heavy metal was kicking off in a big way in the early 1980s, but that didn’t stop some bands from continuing on the trend of upbeat, danceable, pop-friendly rock music. Loverboy was one such outfit, ...

1981 gave us power pop anthems, synth-driven hits, and soul-stirring ballads that defined early MTV culture. This quick quiz tests your knowledge of that unforgettable year in music. Each question ...

With his early singles, Al Stewart’s melodic rock and memorable arrangements blew something fresh into the pop and rock airwaves of the ’70s, with the 1976 single “Year of the Cat” taking him into U.S ...