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 ...

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 ...