Classic Rock 70s 80s 90s 2019 -

brought a grittier edge back to the late 80s with hits like "Sweet Child o' Mine". The "Big Hair" Era:

This was the era of the hair metal explosion—Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Def Leppard brought glam, hairspray, and party anthems to the masses. Simultaneously, the "classic" sound evolved into something more polished. Journey and Foreigner perfected the power ballad, while Bon Jovi became the faces of working-class rock optimism. Classic Rock 70s 80s 90s 2019

Report compiled based on 2019 industry data from Billboard, Nielsen Music, Spotify Year-End Reports, and SiriusXM programming notes. brought a grittier edge back to the late