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Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”
"Death by Power Ballad" explores Extreme's "More Than Words."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Warrant, “Heaven”
This week's "Death by Power Ballad" pays tribute to ex-Warrant front man Jani Lane and his greatest power ballad, "Heaven."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Kenny Loggins, “Meet Me Half Way”
You realize you're in love, and the song that's playing is Kenny Loggins' "Meet Me Half Way." Rob Smith explores in "Death by Power Ballad."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Nazareth, “Love Hurts”
When Scottish cock rockers Nazareth slowed things down to play "Love Hurts," the whole world slowed with them. Rob Smith pays tribute in this week's Death by Power Ballad
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Sammy Hagar, “Halfway to Memphis”
Death by Power Ballad returns, with Rob Smith discussing Sammy Hagar's book, unheralded albums, and terrific power ballad "Halfway to Memphis."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Def Leppard, “Bringin’ on the Heartbreak”
Rob Smith's "Death by Power Ballad" focuses on the late, great Steve Clark, and Def Leppard's "Bringin' on the Heartbreak."
Read More »Death by Power Ballad: Kenny Loggins, “Forever”
In this week's Death by Power Ballad, Rob Smith explores the Aristotelian undertones at play in Kenny Loggins' "Forever," only at Popdose
Read More »Jesus of Cool: We Wuz Robbed! Great #2 Hits of the ’80s
Jon Cummings' ongoing look at great #2 hits in Billboard history moves into the '80s this week, with hit tracks from the Bangles, Journey, and Foreigner in the mix
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