Sometimes, you just need to crank up those old rock tunes and let yourself feel all the feels. The '80s were a golden era for rock music, and among the headbangers and anthems, there was a treasure ...

Power ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that ...

The ballad originated as a poem to be sung. But also as a song you could dance to. You’ll notice the word “ball” inside the word, as in a social dance. I tell you this not for the English lesson, but ...

The No. 1 hit from their blockbuster album of 1981 was inspired by a deeply-personal real-life experience.

When people think of 80s rock music, almost everyone thinks of the heavier songs from the hair bands, like Def Leppard’s “Pour Some Sugar On Me” or Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love A Bad Name”. But not all ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

Throughout the late '80s, the hard rock band Guns N' Roses produced plenty of hits, including "Sweet Child O' Mine" (1987), "Welcome To The Jungle" (1987), and "Patience" (1988). Rose also explained ...

'80s Band Legend, 73, Nails Famous Power Ballad at Recent Concert: 'Sings Like an Angel' originally appeared on Parade. Some voices are simply timeless, and Kevin Cronin just proved that beautiful ...