A turning point year in music history, 1981 had a host of classic albums. Here are just a few. The year 1981 felt like a turning point of sorts. The energy of punk was well and truly transformed ...

The album, released on February 12, 1981, encapsulated the prog rock band ... has now become one of our favorite songs. The bottom line is, we’re very proud of Moving Pictures.

Rick Buckler reveals how The Jam got their name in unearthed interview from 1981. Donnie Sutherland interviewed the band, discussing how they originally formed and how they shot to stardom.