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There's strength in numbers — if you need proof, just look at our picks for the top five '80s hard rock guitar duos. But not every hard rock band from the '80s wanted or needed a singular guitar hero.

Lillian Axe’s 1988 self-titled debut arrived as the so-called ‘hair band era’ was in full swing. They had the image, they had the rock-star patronage (Ratt’s Robbin Crosby produced their first album) ...

It's a daunting task picking the cream of the crop from a decade that was defined by its staggering technical virtuosity. But we're going to take our best crack at it — and attempt to rationalize some ...

When most people think of the British rock band Whitesnake, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the music video for their highest charting hit, "Here I Go Again" (which famously featured ...

One of the most prominent rock bands of the '80s era is easily English band Def Leppard. Getting their start in the late '70s, the band would see massive amounts of success in the '80s, topping the ...

The Canadian band, Triumph, returns for a grand reunion tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary, which will kick off in 2026.

For nearly six decades, David Coverdale explored his love for music when he helped form the hard rock band Whitesnake. He even went on to become the lead singer for Deep Purple. Just a few of his hit ...

’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 ...