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44 years ago, Joan Jett's 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' became a chart-topping anthem

In 1982, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” didn’t just top the charts. It took over, spending seven weeks ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Rock Songs From 1982 That Still Shake the Ground We Stand On

Was there a song bigger than this jam in the year 1982? I’d say not. “Eye Of The Tiger” was an enormous hit for the rock band Survivor, namely due to its use in the film Rocky III. It was a No. 1 ...

1982 No. 1 Hit Has Been Ranked the Greatest Soft Rock Song Ever — Beating Decades of Classics

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so ...
American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs From 1982 That Proved MTV Wasn’t a Gimmick

MTV didn’t technically create the idea of a music video, but it certainly popularized its use. The dedicated network encouraged artists to try their hand at visuals, broadening the concept from taped ...