Whitesnake
Whitesnake: From Blues Roots to Arena Rock Titans I. Formation and Early Days Whitesnake was formed in 1978 by David
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1980s
The 1980s were a golden era for rock music, producing some of the most iconic and influential bands in history. Acts like U2, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen dominated the charts with their anthemic sound, blending hard rock, glam, and pop sensibilities. Meanwhile, bands like The Cure, R.E.M., and The Smiths brought introspection and innovation to alternative and indie rock. Metallica and Iron Maiden pushed heavy metal into the mainstream, while AC/DC continued their powerhouse momentum from the ’70s. Together, these bands defined the diverse and electrifying spirit of 1980s rock.
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The Pretenders
The Pretenders: Punk Cool Meets Pop Soul I. Formation and Origins The Pretenders were formed in 1978 in Hereford, England,
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The Police
The Police: New Wave Icons with Sting’s Signature Sting The Police. Formation and Origins The Police were formed in London
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Queensrÿche
Queensrÿche: Visionaries of Progressive Metal Theater Queensrÿche. Formation and Origins Queensrÿche was formed in Bellevue, Washington, in 1982, initially as
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Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses: The Last Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Outlaws Guns N’ Roses. Formation and Origins Guns N’ Roses (GNR)
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Duran Duran
Duran Duran: New Romantic Icons with Sonic and Visual Impact I. Formation and Early Years Duran Duran was formed in
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Soundgarden
Soundgarden: Heavy Grunge Architects with a Sonic Roar Soundgarden. Formation and Early Identity Soundgarden was formed in Seattle, Washington, in