When Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansWhen Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Why John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘Two Virgins’ Was Seized by PoliceWhy John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘Two Virgins’ Was Seized by PoliceIf authorities in New Jersey had their way, every last copy would have been destroyed.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Kenney Jones Joined the WhoWhen Kenney Jones Joined the WhoThe veteran drummer was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
30 Years Ago: Slash and Duff McKagan’s Last Classic-Era GNR Show30 Years Ago: Slash and Duff McKagan’s Last Classic-Era GNR ShowThey wouldn't play with singer Axl Rose again until an unexpected partial reunion more than two decades later.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Became the Beatles’ First MisstepHow ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Became the Beatles’ First MisstepTelevisions across Britain were taken over by a surreal adventure on Boxing Day in 1967. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Why Grand Funk Railroad’s Equipment Was Once Seized After a ShowWhy Grand Funk Railroad’s Equipment Was Once Seized After a ShowThey were one of the hottest acts in the country at the time. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadWhen Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadThis band has had nine lives, and their bassist might have used up at least half of them.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Why Brian Wilson Retired From the RoadWhy Brian Wilson Retired From the RoadAn incident on a flight to a Beach Boys concert ended his onstage appearances for more than a decade.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How the Eagles ReunitedHow the Eagles ReunitedHell began freezing over in late 1993, thanks to country star Travis Tritt.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway ConcertRevisiting the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway ConcertA murder at this show effectively brought the peace-and-love ethos of the '60s to a jarring end.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How a Cincinnati Concert by the Who Became a TragedyHow a Cincinnati Concert by the Who Became a TragedyThe origin of this disaster can be traced in part to the practice of general-admission seating.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Axl Rose Got Tangled Up in the ‘Right Next Door to Hell’ CaseHow Axl Rose Got Tangled Up in the ‘Right Next Door to Hell’ CaseA neighbor accused the Guns N' Roses frontman of assaulting her with a wine bottle and a piece of chicken.Jeff GilesJeff Giles