The No. 1 hit from their blockbuster album of 1981 was inspired by a deeply-personal real-life experience.

In need of a few solid and tear-jerker power ballads from 1982? We’ve got you covered! The following four tunes are essential listening for any fan of 1980s moody rock tunes. Chicago makes our list of ...

The song became the band's top-charting hit.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions slow dancing? For many of us, it's those slightly awkward but unforgettable school dances, dimly lit gymnasiums, basement parties, or ...

The uplifting rock song has inspired generations of listeners despite never reaching the top of the charts.

Heavy metal musicians love power ballads, mostly because they made a lot of money with them and they're afraid if they speak ill of them, lest someone repossess their cars. Fact: These songs paid for ...

With the news of Bonnie Tyler's death at the age of 75, we assess what made her melodramatic song about obsessive love a ...

Look, man, I get it. Power ballads are cheesy, sappy, and outright lame, right? At least, that’s what we say when our metalhead friends are around. Like you, there’s no way I have ever in my life ...