AXS TV The Ramones, a group of brothers from Forest Hills, Queens, help invent punk rock by mastering a simple but extremely effective sound: a combination of speedy grooves, sing-along tunes and deadpan lyrics. 2026-10-28 Blind musician Ray Charles was a pioneer of soul music, integrating rhythm and blues, gospel, pop and country to create hits like "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind.". 2026-10-28 Grammy-winning contemporary jazz and rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears took a hiatus from 1981-1984, but has otherwise been active since their founding in 1967. 2026-10-28 With its rock-ribbed, austerely precise arrangements and a catalog of songs that linked American folklore to primal myths, the Band -- four Canadians and a Southerner -- makes music that is both earthy and mystical. 2026-10-28 The Byrds pioneer folk rock, combining traditional acoustic music with early Sixties pop; the group's signature sunny melodies, lush harmonies and ringing 12-string guitars make for some of the decade's best singles. 2026-10-28 Renowned American singer Lzzy Hale looks back on the music industry of 1987. From Michael Jackson's "Bad" comeback to U2's chart buster and more, the year is full of iconic moments. 2026-10-28 Jane's Addiction brings the "Funk Punk" and Eazy-E sets the Gangsta Rap standard; "Man in the Mirror" is released by Michael Jackson and "Dirty Dancing" gets fans on their feet. 2026-10-28 Halestorm's Lzzy Hale takes you to the year 1989; glam says goodbye, grunge says hello; the "King of Pop" is crowned as we leave the 80s behind for good; the U.S. elects a new president; the Berlin Wall stands tall for the last time. 2026-10-28 Lzzy Hale talks Taylor Swift in the pop world, The Weeknd and an 1800s politician being a rap star. 2026-10-28 Ranking ghoulish songs; rock artists like Eddie Money, Randy Jackson, Bruce Kulick and others count down. 2026-10-28 Ranking epic songs that peaked in 1985; these songs shaped a generation, created relationships and defined musical styles; rock experts like Kelly Hansen, Randy Jackson, Kevin Cronin and more count down. 2026-10-28 Rock experts Lita Ford, Robert Mason, Rikki Rockett and more count down a list of more one-hit wonders. 2026-10-29