The Day Elvis Presley DiedThe Day Elvis Presley DiedOn Aug. 16, 1977, the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley, died.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day the Beatles Fired Pete BestThe Day the Beatles Fired Pete BestOriginal drummer argued that he was dismissed because they were jealous of his looks.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why the Stray Cats Struggled to Keep Momentum on ‘Rant N’ Rave’Why the Stray Cats Struggled to Keep Momentum on ‘Rant N’ Rave’This was the first album in the trio’s career that was released at the same time in the U.S. and the U.K.Will HarrisWill Harris
When Led Zeppelin Played Together for the First TimeWhen Led Zeppelin Played Together for the First Time Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham made history in a small space on Gerrard Street in the West End of London. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Day the Police Fired Their Original GuitaristThe Day the Police Fired Their Original GuitaristHenry Padovani was a former Jimi Hendrix disciple from Corsica. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When Led Zeppelin Played Their Final U.K. Shows With John BonhamWhen Led Zeppelin Played Their Final U.K. Shows With John BonhamThey broke up a little more than a year later in the wake of the drummer's death.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Black Sabbath Made Their Only Album With Ian GillanWhen Black Sabbath Made Their Only Album With Ian GillanThere was reason for excitement, given the band's resurrection behind Ozzy Osbourne's first replacement, Ronnie James Dio.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1The Day Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Finally Hit No. 1Guns N' Roses' initial project didn't reach No. 1 in the U.S. until Aug. 6, 1988, more than a year after its release.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How the Stooges’ Debut Set the Stage for PunkHow the Stooges’ Debut Set the Stage for PunkThis album opened the door for everything loud, hard and heavy that followed. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When David Crosby Was Sentenced to Five Years in PrisonWhen David Crosby Was Sentenced to Five Years in PrisonIt's surprising that most rockers haven't served jail time. The CSNY star was not one of the lucky ones.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When AC/DC, the Rolling Stones and Rush Rocked SARSstockWhen AC/DC, the Rolling Stones and Rush Rocked SARSstockThis huge benefit concert found more than 450,000 people crowded into Toronto's Downsview Park.Billy DukesBilly Dukes
When Led Zeppelin Were Robbed of $200,000When Led Zeppelin Were Robbed of $200,000It was hardly a crippling loss amidst their multi-million dollar 1973 tour, but more troubles were on the way.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia