The 1980s might be best known for power ballads and synth-y jams, but there are quite a few nostalgic love songs from that ...

All that’s old is new again, as they say. Yes, even maudlin AM radio jams from decades in the past. From movie soundtracks to memes, the easy-going sounds of 1970s and ‘80s soft rock are as ...

America was starting to lose control of its music in the 80s. Their last Top 40 hit helped them get some of it back.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted ...

Beloved ‘80s Pop Queen Pays Tribute to 'Incredible Icons' With Throwback Photos originally appeared on Parade. It’s been a sad week filled with celebrity deaths, including Ozzy Osbourne,Hulk Hogan, ...

Soft Cell's final album was inspired by the 'sounds" in late bandmember Dave Ball's head during his hospital stays.

The thing about soft rock is that it was never an exclusive genre. Cross-pollinating among pop, rock, country rock and, especially, adult contemporary music of the day, the best soft rock records ...

David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to the top of the U.K. singles chart, died Wednesday. He was 66. The producer’s ...

David Ball of Soft Cell, whose delectably sleazy synth-pop arrangement drove that English duo’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” to the top of the U.K. singles chart, died Wednesday. He was 66. The producer’s ...