Once the mecca of long-haired rock, the magic of the sunset strip stalls in the wake of late 70"s New Wave. But a radical new look and sound emerges to reignite the music scene and set the debaucherous '80s hair metal era in motion.

53 min . 2024-09-17

After Mötley Crüe and Quiet Riot heralded a new rock movement, ambitious bands from across the country land in L.A. seeking fame and fortune. From Poison's feel-good metal to Guns N' Roses' streetwise rock, the Sunset Strip is at its legendary peak.

45 min . 2024-09-17

As the Sunset Strip is flooded by copycats looking for overnight success, some east coast bands make a mark with their glam look and sound. But Seattle's grunge invasion finally topples the hair scene before a nostalgic surge reignites it all.

46 min . 2024-09-17