Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

A look back at the music, films, television shows and pop-culture moments that made it such a monumental year.

Spoiler alert: Next year's potential class doesn't have any rock bands that are likely to be inducted in their first year of eligibility.

When's the last time they released a truly superlative record – or the first time they dropped an undeniably terrible one?

Our writers tackle questions inspired by the new Fab Four movie.

Whether it be a sick Joe Perry riff or a signature Steven Tyler howl, there's always something extraordinary on the Top 10 Aerosmith songs of the '70s.

Our hearts sank when we looked at which acts will be newly eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.

There were reunions, some great performances, funny speeches and plenty of emotional on display from everybody.

The year in music was filled with dizzying highs and staggering lows – sometimes, as with David Bowie or AC/DC, all within one artist's storyline.

We rank all 24 Kiss studio albums - including their 1978 solo efforts - from worst to best.

We've lost a number of great artists and important contributors this year. Our continuously updated photo gallery pays tribute to their accomplishments.

Like many British rockers of his generation, Ray Davies has a big crush on America.

Motorhead confirmed Lemmy's death, saying their frontman passed "after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer."