The power ballad was just as essential to the 1980s as hairspray, shoulder pads, and neon. Here are three of the best.

They’re majestic, often misunderstood, and undeniably awesome - but to most of us, they’re known as power ballads. Any list of killer power ballads has to include some absolute titans of the genre. We ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Night Ranger in 1984 (from left): Alan Fitzgerald, Jeff Watson, Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, Brad ...

What are Greg Puciato's favorite power ballads? The Better Lovers singer who is currently getting some attention for the band's latest power ballad "At All Times" from the Highly Irresponsible album ...

Over 20 years ago, Avril Lavigne’s emotional ballad from Let Go captured hearts and still resonates with fans today.

We're changing things up a bit this week, asking you for your preferred hard rock style. Do you always have your lighter ready for a killer tender-hearted power ballad or would you prefer a little ...

If you are a fan of the excellent Max “dockumentary” called “Yacht Rock,” a look without condescension at a genre of music mastered by the likes of Michael McDonald, Toto and Christopher Cross, let me ...

Jelly Roll Sings Power Ballad to His Haters Who Talk Trash About Him Online originally appeared on Parade. Jelly Roll has a few words for his online haters. The rising singer appeared as a guest host ...

One of the big hit songs of 1984 was Sister Christian by San Francisco rock band Night Ranger. But that success came after a run of bad luck that would have finished off a lesser band. When these guys ...