Whitesnake

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

The genre's best bands had a penchant for reinvention — making this list especially difficult.

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He also shot career-changing music videos for Aerosmith, Heart and Cher.

The subgenre packed a harder punch than its detractors were willing to admit.

Some bands did not fit the hair metal mold, but played along convincingly enough for at least one album.

The official statement confirms that Sykes had been battling cancer.

There's a lot to talk about here!

All praise, as these songs not only made a big impact upon their release but have stood the test of time to remain pop culture staples for years to come.

Break out your Walkman as we revisit the 25 Best Rock Songs of the 1980s.