How 'Walk the Dinosaur' Became a Dance Craze and Pop Culture Moment in the '80s

That's because the quirky song "Walk the Dinosaur" by Was (Not Was) had become one of the most memorable pop hits (and dance crazes) of the late '80s.Was (Not Was) were no typical pop band. Formed in ...

Billy Idol's 'Eyes Without a Face': The Surprising Ballad That Became His First Top 10 Hit

In 1984, Billy Idol was known for bleach-blonde spiky hair, leather, and rebellious rock anthems. Almost no one expected him ...
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Duran Duran will never be cool – but they’re the greatest survivors of the 80s

The band have been dismissed by critics over the years - but their British Summer Time show at Hyde Park proved them wrong ...

Guns N' Roses' 'Patience' Recognized as a Defining '80s Rock Ballad

Throughout the late '80s, the hard rock band Guns N' Roses produced plenty of hits, including "Sweet Child O' Mine" (1987), ...

80s Rocker Kelly Keagy Discusses Record Label's Push for More Ballads After 'Sister Christian'

Written by drummer Kelly Keagy, “Sister Christian” was a power ballad tailor-made for the early days of MTV. But more than 40 ...