When Night Ranger released ‘(You Can Still) Rock in America’ in 1983, the band delivered more than just another hard rock single. The song became a rallying cry for rock fans during a time when many critics believed guitar-driven rock music was fading away. Featured on the band’s breakthrough album Midnight Madness, the track helped […]
Released in late 1982 as the debut single from Night Ranger, ‘Don’t Tell Me You Love Me’ became the song that introduced the band to mainstream rock audiences and helped launch their successful career during the golden age of arena rock. Featured on the album Dawn Patrol, the track blended hard rock energy, melodic hooks, […]
Hair metal as a rock sub-genre dominated the 1980s, as its pop-like sound paired perfectly with the rapid commercialization of the music industry during the decade. While many hair metal bands remain pillars of rock music as a whole to this day, several bands and great songs have seemingly been forgotten by the passage of […]
The debate of “who’s the best frontman” in rock is seemingly never ending. As the genre evolved throughout the late 20th century, several sub genres splintered off and rose to prominence, including “hair metal,” was all the rage in the ’80s. Throwing their hat into the ring, Ultimate Classic Rock released their list, the Top […]