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From Loverboy to Metallica to the Pretenders, many '80s stars big and small reside in this category. Look inside for profiles and other information about your favorite artists.

Profile of Switzerland's Premier '80s Heavy Metal Band Krokus
'80s Swiss heavy metal outfit Krokus was one of the most prolific hard rock artists of the era, releasing seven studio albums during the decade that enjoyed consistently moderate to strong success in the U.S. and even for a time in the U.K. Never exactly a critical favorite, Krokus nevertheless stayed true to an aggressive, heavy and bombastic...

Profile of Hard Rock Guitarist & Solo Artist Ted Nugent
Longtime hard rock guitarist Ted Nugent burst out of the Midwest during the late '60s, serving as lead guitarist for psychedelic rock band The Amboy Dukes. He followed that immediate impact with a consistent, lengthy solo career that has showcased his aggressive lead guitar style and his penchant for arena rock hooks. Though known perhaps more...

Greg Kihn Artist Profile
As nominal leader and frontman of the Greg Kihn band, Baltimore native Greg Kihn created a string of enthusiastic mainstream rock records for a consistent decade-plus period between the mid '70s and mid '80s. Without reaching superstar status, Kihn produced simple, no-nonsense pop/rock music that resisted classification into the post-punk new...

Steve Miller Band Artist Profile
Having forged a place of near-legend more than a decade before as a blues-inspired rock guitarist, Steve Miller continued his impressive career into the '80s. And although his recordings with his namesake band generated far more hits during the '70s, Miller remained a significant mainstream rock figure throughout the latter decade. Here's a look...

Billy Ocean Artist Profile
Delivering smooth and suave pop vocals consistently throughout the '80s, British singer Billy Ocean was one of the decade's singular superstars.

Ray Parker, Jr. Artist Profile
One of R&B's most versatile artists of the '80s, Ray Parker, Jr. enjoyed a good run during the '80s as a genuine pop/rock chart threat.

Graham Parker Artist Profile
Graham Parker, one of English rock's most respected figures for nearly four decades, continues to sustain a tough, spirited career as a relevant singer-songwriter. Here's a look at his early years as a pub rock and new wave pioneer.

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