Why Pearl Jam Decided to Take on TicketmasterWhy Pearl Jam Decided to Take on TicketmasterThey ended up skipping a summer tour as the battle raged.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Day Paul Simon Launched His First Solo TourThe Day Paul Simon Launched His First Solo TourHe was initially somewhat tentative, fearing that a tour without Art Garfunkel would be a flop.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How Paul Simon’s ‘Rhymin’ Simon’ Was Defined by In-the-Moment GeniusHow Paul Simon’s ‘Rhymin’ Simon’ Was Defined by In-the-Moment GeniusAfter dabbling in global rhythms and songforms, this second solo album returned to American roots.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why Bob Seger Steadied Course on ‘Stranger in Town’Why Bob Seger Steadied Course on ‘Stranger in Town’He finally had a hit record with 1976's 'Night Moves.' So, why change what works? Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Buffalo Springfield Performed Their Final ConcertWhen Buffalo Springfield Performed Their Final ConcertThey were always a house of cards caught in a hurricane. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Where It All Begins’ Became an EndingHow Allman Brothers Band’s ‘Where It All Begins’ Became an EndingLP boasts a coherent feeling, but change was afoot. Ken KelleyKen Kelley
When Poison Broke Through With ‘Open Up and Say … Ahh!’When Poison Broke Through With ‘Open Up and Say … Ahh!’They were suddenly the kings of rock's glam revival, but it didn’t come without a fight. Mary OuelletteMary Ouellette
When Jimi Hendrix Got Arrested in TorontoWhen Jimi Hendrix Got Arrested in TorontoJimi Hendrix was arrested in Toronto for possession of narcotics on May 3, 1969, but the charges wouldn't stick.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
45 Years Ago: Tom Petty Just Misses on Rocked-Out ‘You’re Gonna Get It!’45 Years Ago: Tom Petty Just Misses on Rocked-Out ‘You’re Gonna Get It!’They doubled down a year and a half after fooling some into thinking this was maybe a New Wave act.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Eddie Van Halen Hit No. 1 With Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’When Eddie Van Halen Hit No. 1 With Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’This unlikely pairing worked like a charm.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How Vince Neil Beat Motley Crue to the Punch With ‘Exposed’How Vince Neil Beat Motley Crue to the Punch With ‘Exposed’No singer-vs.-band debacle had so deeply tested allegiances since Van Halen's parting with David Lee Roth.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
27 Years Ago: Bon Jovi’s Manager Convicted of Smuggling 40,000 Lbs. of Marijuana27 Years Ago: Bon Jovi’s Manager Convicted of Smuggling 40,000 Lbs. of MarijuanaAfter six years working its way through the courts, Bon Jovi manager Doc McGhee was convicted for drug smuggling on April 25, 1988.Jeff GilesJeff Giles