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How well do you remember the rock radio hits of 1986? Sure, everyone remembers Bon Jovi's big breakout, the emergence of what would become known as hair metal and the big head-to-head action of Van ...

When it comes to rock music, there are songs that are a good fit for karaoke and then there are songs that are an incredibly great fit for the activity. You know, those songs that get a room shaking ...

The American Music Awards celebrated an eclectic list of artists during the 1986 show. But that makes sense—the 1980s was an era full of characters. If you close your eyes and think about it, you can ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s no question that Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer” has resonated with audiences far and wide. The arena-rock classic, ...

Here’s how bad things were for rock and roll music forty years ago. By 1986, new wave was old. The genre that had attempted to breathe new life into some of the more tiresome corners of old school ...

Looking back, 1986 doesn't seem to be a pivotal year in music history. Throughout the year, new artists emerged, veterans were still a presence on the charts, and the top records of the year featured ...

Whatever happened to rock and metal's Class of 1986? It was truly a pivotal year in the music world. Two styles of music were making their way to the forefront and for several years we would see the ...

Over 40 years later, the fan-favorite song is getting a new chapter.

Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ was one of the most influential albums ever made. Master of Puppets revolutionized heavy metal and brought mainstream success to Metallica in 1986. The album blended ...