50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LP50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LPBefore this point, the band had pretty much become a vehicle for Roger McGuinn's solo recordings.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Night Cliff Burton Played His First Show With MetallicaThe Night Cliff Burton Played His First Show With MetallicaA scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’Everything from orchestral notes gracing the music to the mocking cover art turned the Beatles on their heads.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Thin Lizzy’s ‘Thunder and Lightning’ Became Their Unintended GoodbyeHow Thin Lizzy’s ‘Thunder and Lightning’ Became Their Unintended GoodbyePhil Lynott was growing frustrated with the band. He also had a growing heroin problem.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Whitesnake Played Their First ConcertWhen Whitesnake Played Their First ConcertCollapse of David Coverdale's former band Deep Purple had been one of the most spectacular of the '70s.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How Aerosmith Avoided Sophomore Jinx on ‘Get Your Wings’How Aerosmith Avoided Sophomore Jinx on ‘Get Your Wings’With all the elements in place, the stage was set to take the world by storm.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Pink Floyd Went Supernova With ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’How Pink Floyd Went Supernova With ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’This 1973 epic changed the way people made and listened to albums.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Jim Morrison Allegedly Exposed Himself OnstageWhen Jim Morrison Allegedly Exposed Himself OnstageDid he or didn't he? Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago: Journey’s ‘Frontiers’ Signals the Beginning of the End40 Years Ago: Journey’s ‘Frontiers’ Signals the Beginning of the EndExpectations were high when they stepped into a California studio to record a follow up to 1981's 'Escape.'Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Fleetwood Mac’s Debut Defined a New Era of British BluesHow Fleetwood Mac’s Debut Defined a New Era of British BluesThis LP is revered for defining a new kind of electric blues, and most of that praise is well-deserved. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
The Day Heartbreakers Bassist Howie Epstein DiedThe Day Heartbreakers Bassist Howie Epstein DiedHis former bandmates kept a bass guitar onstage at every performance to honor his memory.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
When Ozzy Osbourne Sorta Urinated on the AlamoWhen Ozzy Osbourne Sorta Urinated on the AlamoYou're a rock star, stumbling around an unfamiliar city. You feel the call of nature and ... Dave LiftonDave Lifton