Rock music is generally traced back to the 1950s, but classic rock had its breakthrough in the '70s and '80s. While Elvis Presley is often called the King of Rock and Roll, rock music was actually ...

Lex Williams is a music writer and film critic, who shares her time between North Carolina and New York City. From a young age, Lex has always had a passion for arts in all its forms, having worked in ...

The New York State Fair is putting more ‘70s and ‘80s rock music to this year’s concert lineup. Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute will perform at Chevy Court on Monday, Aug. 25, at 1 p ...

One of the biggest music stars of the 1970s and ’80s is releasing a new album in 2026 with an unusual schedule. Peter Gabriel announced “o/i,” a follow-up to 2023’s Grammy-winning “i/o,” will be out ...

Punk rock's big bang happened sometime around 1973, when the self-titled debut album from the New York Dolls was released. There were plenty of ripples before then — the Stooges, MC5, any number of ...

’80s rock stood in stark contrast to ’70s rock. The majority of the prior decade saw bands relying on rough-around-the-edges production, wiry guitars, and raw vocals. The ’80s got rockers to think ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roots rocker John Fogerty, 80, has barely slowed down since Creedence Clearwater Revival exploded onto the scene in 1969. The ...