The Clash

In a post-Beatles world, these bands came out on top.

In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.

The Clash singer was only 50 years old.

He appeared on the Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” and toured with the Rolling Stones.

There's more to the genre than the Clash, Ramones and Sex Pistols.

The event was held one day before the primary Grammys ceremony.

Jon Bon Jovi didn't think much of the song at first.

The start of thrash, metal topped the charts and more.

These songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.

R.I.P.

Rare and previously unreleased recordings from album sessions will be available next month.

Performance follows salutes to Van Halen and the Ramones, among others.