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However, the 80s were truly defined by two massive shifts: the launch of , which made the visual aesthetic as important as the riff, and the explosion of Hair Metal . Bands like Guns N’ Roses brought a dangerous edge back to the mainstream, while Van Halen pushed the boundaries of what a guitar could actually do. The 1990s: The Grunge Pivot and "New" Classics Classic Rock 70s 80s 90s 2019