Rock Tracks 1981-2020

Rock music is alive and thriving on the Mainstream Rock and Alternative Rock charts! This fourth edition of Rock Tracks celebrates 40 years of rock charts with new photos, updated artist biographies, and refreshed rankings. The main section of Rock Tracks 1981-2020 is an A-to-Z artist guide featuring every artist who has ever placed a song on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart (first published as "Top Tracks" on March 21, 1981) and/or the Alternative Rock Tracks chart (first published as "Modern Rock Tracks" on September 10, 1988). For each chart hit, the complete data includes: Debut date Chart on which it peaked (M = Mainstream / A = Alternative) Peak position Total weeks on chart Hot 100 peak position Album title Album label and number Where applicable, artist headings also show all-time and decade rankings for either chart. For artists with 5 or more hits, the biggest hit is underlined. Artists with 10-19 hits have their top 3 hits listed under the bio, while artists with 20 or more hits have their top 5. The title section is an alphabetical listing of all charting songs, showing each song's artist, highest position, and the rock chart or charts on which it appeared. Both Mainstream Rock and Alternative Rock include chronological lists of every #1 hit. Bonus content includes lists of #1 hits on the "Hot Rock Songs" and "AAA (Adult Album Alternative)" charts. The Artist and Song Achievements section presents extensive rankings for both charts, and the volume concludes with Classic Rock Tracks 1964-1980.

Comprehensive Reference: The main section is an A to Z artist listing with complete chart data for every artist who had a song on Billboard's Mainstream or Alternative Rock Tracks charts from 1981-2020. Detailed Charting Info: Includes title section, chronological #1 hits listing, artist and song rankings, and more. Extensive Coverage: Covers Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks and Alternative Rock Tracks (formerly Modern Rock Tracks) charts. Authoritative Source: Published by renowned music historian Joel Whitburn, an authority on music chart data. Essential Resource: An invaluable reference for rock music enthusiasts, researchers, and industry professionals.