When it comes to timeless soft rock anthems, few songs have endured quite like "Africa" by Toto. More than four decades after its release, the dreamy 1982 hit has officially claimed the top spot on ...

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so ...

From the smooth gold of Laurel Canyon to the polished perfection of AOR, here are the 21 definitive soft rock masterpieces ...

It’s a tradition as old as pop music itself: A band discovers how much money can be made by crossing over to the pop market and starts crafting softer music accordingly. It has happened to the best of ...

In 1997, Blur, one of Britpop’s giants, released its biggest single, “Song 2”. The irony being that it sounded like an American record. Oasis continued with Britpop on Be Here Now, the same year, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Chiu is a freelance music writer based in New York. (L-R) Michael McDonald and Christopher Cross from 'Yacht Rock: A ...

Soft rock helped broaden the audience for rock music. Perhaps Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, and The Rolling Stones were too much for some. The alternative gave listeners rock music without its harsh edges, ...

I have a confession to make. I am a fan of yacht rock, that form of music often derided as soft rock or the province of yuppies and wimpy guys. And I especially love those kinds of songs that mix R&B, ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - From 1970s soft rock to top 40s hits, this Midwest-based band is expected to take the Anthem stage at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City. Tickets will be available online or ...