AXS TV The Kinks were a key part of the 1960s British Invasion, and their early hits such as "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All of the Night" paved the way for the next decade's hard rock. 2026-10-29 Founded in 1981 in Queens, N.Y., Grammy-nominated hip-hop trio Run-DMC help usher in the genre's increasing popularity in the 1980s. 2026-10-29 The pioneering blues-based combo, The Yardbirds, introduced three famous and influential guitarists of the rock era: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page; their innovations paved the way for rock, heavy metal, Southern boogie and even punk. 2026-10-29 Al Green is known for the hit song "Let's Stay Together," and for leaving his musical career at its height in the 1970s to become a reverend at his own church. 2026-10-29 The self-described "rock 'n' roll band with horns," Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. 2026-10-29 Former VH1 and MTV VJ Matt Pinfield touches on key moments throughout 1991, a year when music comforts the nation and a legend takes a final bow. 2026-10-29 Renowned American singer Lzzy Hale takes a look at the music industry's chart toppers, trendsetters, award winners and headline makers of the racially turbulent 1992. 2026-10-29 Lzzy Hale looks back on the year 1993. 2026-10-29 The year 1994, where the King of Pop marries the daughter of the King of Rock and Roll; Woodstock celebrates its 25th year anniversary; Hip-Hop opens a door in music; The death of an icon. 2026-10-29 Carnie Wilson, Mark McGrath, Sebastian Bach and other rock experts count down songs that peaked in 1974. 2026-10-29 A countdown of favorite bands made up of siblings, with Rick Derringer, Bruce Kulick, Dee Snider, and others. 2026-10-29 A countdown of the best 1980s break-up songs. 2026-10-30