50 Years Ago: ‘Already Gone’ Pushes Eagles Into Rock50 Years Ago: ‘Already Gone’ Pushes Eagles Into RockFirst single with Don Felder helped them court a rock AM-radio audience.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Billy Preston Helped the Beatles Play Nice on ‘Get Back’How Billy Preston Helped the Beatles Play Nice on ‘Get Back’Keyboardist "cut the ice" in the studio, allowing the group to ditch the drama and focus on music. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Roger Waters Trips on ‘Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking’40 Years Ago: Roger Waters Trips on ‘Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking’Pink Floyd's future turned on this album – and maybe classic rock's, too.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Begins to Spiral With ‘Headless Cross’35 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Begins to Spiral With ‘Headless Cross’This may be their most impressive LP not fronted by Ozzy Osbourne or Ronnie James Dio.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
55 Years Ago: The Who Debut ‘Tommy’ in Concert55 Years Ago: The Who Debut ‘Tommy’ in ConcertThis historic concert was held a month before the groundbreaking double album arrived.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
40 Years Ago: Why Styx Stumbled Toward ‘Caught in the Act’40 Years Ago: Why Styx Stumbled Toward ‘Caught in the Act’This was the last opportunity to hear their classic lineup for more than a decade.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and David Bowie Ran From the TaxmanHow the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and David Bowie Ran From the TaxmanTax season is unpleasant for everyone (except the IRS), but imagine the plight of many popular British bands in the '60s and '70s. Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
35 Years Ago: Great White Break Out With ‘… Twice Shy’35 Years Ago: Great White Break Out With ‘… Twice Shy’MTV-anointed success followed more than a decade of club gigs and financial frustration.Jeff GilesJeff Giles