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
55 Years Ago: A John Lennon Song Heals the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’55 Years Ago: A John Lennon Song Heals the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’Without it, they might never have rebounded from crushing disappointment to complete 'Abbey Road.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
55 Years Ago: Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ Quietly Arrives55 Years Ago: Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ Quietly ArrivesRevisiting this classic song's history and continuing legacy.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Van Halen Scores Last David Lee Roth-Era Hit40 Years Ago: Van Halen Scores Last David Lee Roth-Era HitIt’s about a car, perhaps a stripper or both – but this marked the pinnacle of their world dominance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
45 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Slims Down Then Goes Disco on ‘Discovery’45 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Slims Down Then Goes Disco on ‘Discovery’Jeff Lynne had reached the end of a creative road with the out-sized construction – and success – of 'Out of the Blue.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: Crazy Horse Debuts on Neil Young’s Second Album55 Years Ago: Crazy Horse Debuts on Neil Young’s Second AlbumHe needed a band that shared his vision. So, he stole one.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: How Sly and the Family Stone Defined an Era With ‘Stand’55 Years Ago: How Sly and the Family Stone Defined an Era With ‘Stand’There was nothing like this groundbreaking, genre-jumping group – not then, and not now.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: Yes Points to Greater Things on Their Self-Titled Debut55 Years Ago: Yes Points to Greater Things on Their Self-Titled DebutSeeds were planted for one of the most storied and envelope-pushing careers in prog. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
25 Years Ago: Woodstock ’99 Goes Down in Flames25 Years Ago: Woodstock ’99 Goes Down in Flames"This is not the real Woodstock. They messed up. They messed up the whole name of Woodstock."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
55 Years Ago: The Doors Stumble Through Experimental ‘Soft Parade’55 Years Ago: The Doors Stumble Through Experimental ‘Soft Parade’Wildly uneven, the LP went platinum anyway – but likely only because of earlier successes.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones Is Laid to Rest55 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones Is Laid to RestHe’d exhibited somewhat erratic behavior in prior months, but no one expected that he’d leave so soon.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff