35 Years Ago: Van Halen Solidifies the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘OU812′35 Years Ago: Van Halen Solidifies the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘OU812′Reworked lineup expanded their sound and kept the hits coming. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Bruce Springsteen Sealed His Legacy on ‘Darkness’ TourHow Bruce Springsteen Sealed His Legacy on ‘Darkness’ TourHe was looking to restart his career after nearly three years on the sidelines.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Jefferson Airplane Were Once Barred From Playing a Free ShowWhy Jefferson Airplane Were Once Barred From Playing a Free ShowA later incarnation of the band used this moment as inspiration for a chart-topping single.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How ‘Alive III’ Broke the Mold for Kiss’ Concert LPsHow ‘Alive III’ Broke the Mold for Kiss’ Concert LPsThird in series turned out to be the last major hurrah for this lineup.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Comes Into Their Own on ‘Piece of Mind’40 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Comes Into Their Own on ‘Piece of Mind’It all began with the simple decision to lobotomize their mascot.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
When David Bowie Launched His Eye-Popping ‘Glass Spider’ TourWhen David Bowie Launched His Eye-Popping ‘Glass Spider’ TourThe spectacle was a success, but also so massive that he never attempted to repeat it.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How Alice Cooper Toned It Down for the ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ TourHow Alice Cooper Toned It Down for the ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ TourThese dates were specifically designed to introduce a more mainstream-friendly persona to the masses.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
When John Lennon and Paul McCartney Were on ‘The Tonight Show’When John Lennon and Paul McCartney Were on ‘The Tonight Show’After a trip to India failed to provide the spiritual enlightenment the band sought, they turned in the opposite direction. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Led Zeppelin Reunited at Atlantic’s 40th Anniversary ShowWhen Led Zeppelin Reunited at Atlantic’s 40th Anniversary ShowThey took the stage with John Bonham's son to deliver a five-song set that closed out the concert event of the year.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How the Beatles’ Attempt to Get Back Resulted in ‘Let It Be’How the Beatles’ Attempt to Get Back Resulted in ‘Let It Be’It’s the sound of a band falling apart. It’s the sound of a band trying to hold it together. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
25 Years Ago: Why Steve Perry Left Journey for Good25 Years Ago: Why Steve Perry Left Journey for GoodA decade mostly gone from arena spotlights paved the way for their mid-'90s reunion, but it wouldn't last. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia