Now there is "alternative rock" - a branch that sprouted off the mainstream probably first as an alternative to all this crappy music from the '80s. And with the hair bands went the power ballads.

Journey's ballads are a beloved and critical portion of their extensive catalog, but guitarist Neal Schon told Pulse of Radio that the band made a concerted effort to move away from those tear ...

As the episode reaches its dramatic peak, SpongeBob and the band break into an '80s-style arena rock ballad that sounds familiar. Can you tell me the name of the song and who sings it?

Tesla is best known for their fantastic 1989 power-ballad “Love Song” and rollicking covers laden “Five Man Acoustic Jam” album, which features their soulful hit version of “Signs.” ...

In the era you came up in, a lot of the rock ballads kind of sucked. But when you sing a ballad, it sounds cooler and soulful. What’s the key to making a rock ballad not suck?

Emarosa are back with a larger-than-life rock ballad called "Ready to Love," and the song takes some sonic cues from equally substantial '80s hits.

Iconic '80s Rocker, 73, 'Can Do No Wrong' Singing Classic Ballad originally appeared on Parade. As one of the founding members of the legendary rock band The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde has been ...

Journey was forced to rework Side 2 of 'Frontiers,' just before the album was released in February 1983.

The rock ballad was recorded and performed by Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler and was the debut single for her fifth studio album, "Faster Than the Speed of Night." When was "Total Eclipse of the Heart ...

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