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Starz
24,165 listeners
Starz are a hard rock/pop metal band who were popular in the late 70s to the early 80's. Previously known as Looking Glass and now fro… read moreStarz are a hard rock/pop metal band who were popular in the late 70s to the early 80's. Previously known as Looking Glass and now fronted by handsome and sleazy crooner Michael Lee Smith, they had several minor radio hits. They ha… read moreStarz are a hard rock/pop metal band who were popular in the late 70s to the early 80's. Previously known as Looking Glass and now fronted by handsome and sleazy crooner Michael Lee Smith, they had several minor radio hits. They had a big influence on many of the 1980s hair bands. Motley Cr… read more -
Ace Frehley
219,230 listeners
Along with Eddie Van Halen, Kiss' Ace Frehley inspired numerous up-and-coming rockers to pick up the guitar in the 1970s, and by the n… read moreAlong with Eddie Van Halen, Kiss' Ace Frehley inspired numerous up-and-coming rockers to pick up the guitar in the 1970s, and by the next century he was listed by just about every contemporary rock guitarist as an important influenc… read moreAlong with Eddie Van Halen, Kiss' Ace Frehley inspired numerous up-and-coming rockers to pick up the guitar in the 1970s, and by the next century he was listed by just about every contemporary rock guitarist as an important influence. Operating under the glossy, platform boot-bolstered perso… read more -
Sammy Hagar
343,676 listeners
Sammy Hagar, From Colton, California, was popular in the early- mid 1980's for fast paced, guitar-driven, hard rock with a masculine, … read moreSammy Hagar, From Colton, California, was popular in the early- mid 1980's for fast paced, guitar-driven, hard rock with a masculine, lets-go-party attitude, joined the band Van Halen as lead vocalist after David Lee Roth's dep… read moreSammy Hagar, From Colton, California, was popular in the early- mid 1980's for fast paced, guitar-driven, hard rock with a masculine, lets-go-party attitude, joined the band Van Halen as lead vocalist after David Lee Roth's departure from the group. (Before joining Van Halen he sang lea… read more -
Montrose
112,014 listeners
Montrose was the original Californian hard rock band, pioneering the kind of short and punchy songs ready made for arenas that would be a template for later and more successful bands such as Van Halen. The band featured Ronnie Montrose on guitar (coming off a successful stint in The Edgar Winter … read more -
UFO
594,583 listeners
UFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, a… read moreUFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal… read moreUFO is a British hard rock/heavy metal band that was formed in 1969, with lead singer Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, bassist Pete Way, and drummer Andy Parker. UFO was a transitional band between the rock of Led Zeppelin and the metal to come in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their earl… read more -
Triumph
225,508 listeners
Late-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason;… read moreLate-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason; they were both quite similar musically and lyrically, comprised of three members each, and hailed… read moreLate-'70s/early-'80s prog metallists Triumph endured countless comparisons to Rush throughout their career, and with good reason; they were both quite similar musically and lyrically, comprised of three members each, and hailed from Canada (although it must be said that Rush were the or… read more -
Sweet
836,787 listeners
Sweet (referred to as The Sweet before 1974) are a popular 70s-era British rock band. Although largely known for their glam rock image and hit singles that dominated the charts, Sweet also released several acclaimed hard rock albums. The classic line-up consisted of Brian Connolly (vocals), Steve… read more -
Magnum
133,154 listeners
There are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) Magnum is an English hard rock band; 2) Magnum was an American jazz funk combo f… read moreThere are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) Magnum is an English hard rock band; 2) Magnum was an American jazz funk combo from San Pedro, CA; 3) Magnum was an American AOR band; 4) ) Magnum is a electronic music artist … read moreThere are numerous artists with this name, including: 1) Magnum is an English hard rock band; 2) Magnum was an American jazz funk combo from San Pedro, CA; 3) Magnum was an American AOR band; 4) ) Magnum is a electronic music artist from Puerto Rico; 5) Magnum was a Canadian post-punk band f… read more -
Michael Schenker Group
190,521 listeners
The Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) is a British hard rock band formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. … read moreThe Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) is a British hard rock band formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. It is characterized by modern-sounding hard rock with many extended solo periods in songs allowing… read moreThe Michael Schenker Group (M.S.G.) is a British hard rock band formed in 1979 by the former Scorpions and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. It is characterized by modern-sounding hard rock with many extended solo periods in songs allowing Schenker to exhibit his talent. Schenker is a German guitar… read more -
Krokus
181,635 listeners
Krokus is a hard rock band from Switzerland. They enjoyed moderate success in North America during the 1980s. Krokus was founded in Solothu… read moreKrokus is a hard rock band from Switzerland. They enjoyed moderate success in North America during the 1980s. Krokus was founded in Solothurn in 1975 by bassist (and original lead vocalist) Chris von Rohr and guitarist Tommy Kiefer. Form… read moreKrokus is a hard rock band from Switzerland. They enjoyed moderate success in North America during the 1980s. Krokus was founded in Solothurn in 1975 by bassist (and original lead vocalist) Chris von Rohr and guitarist Tommy Kiefer. Former Eazy Money vocalist Marc Storace joined the band as front… read more