The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-'80s hard rock.

and don't forget the upbeat rock anthems and power ballads. Band members donned their flashiest and tightest clothing, extreme make-up, and, of course, BIG HAIR. The genre was inspired by heavy ...

But many of the era's biggest and best bands also had great singers to ... be indistinguishable from the glut of late-period hair metal ballads if not for C.J. Snare's evocative, supercharged ...

But they still keep the volume at a respectable level. Here's out list of 25 great power ballads. And, no, "Purple Rain" is not power ballad.