The Story of Van Halen’s Debut AlbumThe Story of Van Halen’s Debut AlbumHard rock hadn’t really hatched a band like Van Halen before 1978.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When the Beatles Played Their First U.S. ConcertWhen the Beatles Played Their First U.S. ConcertIt was only two days after their first appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Blue Oyster Cult Returned With ‘Tyranny and Mutation’When Blue Oyster Cult Returned With ‘Tyranny and Mutation’Few bands in rock 'n' roll history have so willingly wrapped themselves in mystery and misdirection.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
The Day the Beatles Recorded (Most of) the ‘Please Please Me’ LPThe Day the Beatles Recorded (Most of) the ‘Please Please Me’ LPArtists used to bang out killer albums in a hurry. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Judas Priest’s ‘Stained Class’ Showed the Way ForwardHow Judas Priest’s ‘Stained Class’ Showed the Way ForwardThey started with a striking new logo and a futuristic cover art aesthetic that would define the band's image.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
When Mick Jagger Went Solo Again on ‘Wandering Spirit’When Mick Jagger Went Solo Again on ‘Wandering Spirit’It took three tries before he finally released a solo album that Rolling Stones fans could love.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Day George Harrison Joined John Lennon and Paul McCartneyThe Day George Harrison Joined John Lennon and Paul McCartneyThird part of the equation that would become the Beatles fell into place.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why the Beatles Struggled So Much With ‘Across the Universe’Why the Beatles Struggled So Much With ‘Across the Universe’John Lennon ultimately called it a "lousy track of a great song."Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How Paul McCartney Stumbled Into the ’90s With ‘Off the Ground’How Paul McCartney Stumbled Into the ’90s With ‘Off the Ground’His solo albums can be hit-and-miss, to put it diplomatically. This one missed.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How Stevie Wonder Stole a No. 1 Hit From Jeff BeckHow Stevie Wonder Stole a No. 1 Hit From Jeff Beck"Superstition" showcased this new sound for a brilliantly talented full-service singer, songwriter and musician.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Day George Harrison Quit the BeatlesThe Day George Harrison Quit the BeatlesIt happened after a frustratingly unproductive morning spent working on "Get Back" and "Two of Us."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The History of Led Zeppelin’s Boston BanThe History of Led Zeppelin’s Boston BanEarly 1975 was an exciting time for Led Zeppelin fans, with an upcoming tour and the impending release of the band's sixth LP, Physical Graffiti. Jeff GilesJeff Giles