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Their catalog varies in sound — and quality — but there's at least one winner on each album.

Thankfully they're all readily available now.

Some were relegated to B-sides; others became career-defining hits.

Not every band falls prey to the sophomore slump.

Tough choices had to be made.

Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy has since responded to the suggestion the band should make a Super Bowl halftime appearance.

The singer allegedly wanted to make 600% more than his bandmates.

From the Sunset Strip to the global stage, these bands helped define the year.

There's way more substance here than haters would lead you to believe.

A wild era, but these rockers weren't in it for the party.