night ranger

The decade had plenty of movers and shakers outside the glammed-up Sunset Strip scene.

It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.

Some songs stand the test of time. Others remain behind in a certain time. These are the latter.

Let's break it down.

See what they had to say.

These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

See where they're playing.

Guitarist updated fans through social media, detailing procedure that followed ICU stay.

Fans brought their own thunder after the weather cancelation.

Blow out the candles! September is full of rock star birthdays.

Jack Blades tells UCR how "The Secret of My Success" scored its star-studded horn section.

Band was given strict rules ... and broke them all.