55 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Hold a Bed-In for Peace55 Years Ago: John Lennon and Yoko Ono Hold a Bed-In for PeaceMost newlyweds like to spend their first few days as a couple in some exotic locale. These guys were different. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Motorhead’s Breakthrough ‘Overkill’ Almost Never HappenedWhy Motorhead’s Breakthrough ‘Overkill’ Almost Never HappenedThis sophomore album now stands as a widely praised, towering achievement in heavy-rock history.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
30 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Hire a New Bass Player30 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Hire a New Bass PlayerAfter almost 30 years as a member of the band, Bill Wyman was done. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the MainstreamHow Quiet Riot’s ‘Metal Health’ Brought Metal to the MainstreamThey were the first heavy-metal group to capture the top spot on the 'Billboard' Top 200 Albums chart.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Kiss Albums Ranked Worst to BestKiss Albums Ranked Worst to BestWe rank all 24 Kiss studio albums - including their 1978 solo efforts - from worst to best. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
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 the Beatles Changed Everything on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’When the Beatles Changed Everything on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’The world of rock music – and American culture in general – was turned upside down.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Rock’s First Tragedy: When Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper DiedRock’s First Tragedy: When Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper DiedRock 'n' roll was still in its infancy when it suffered its first tragedy. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
30 Years Ago: Slash and Duff McKagan’s Last Classic-Era GNR Show30 Years Ago: Slash and Duff McKagan’s Last Classic-Era GNR ShowThey wouldn't play with singer Axl Rose again until an unexpected partial reunion more than two decades later.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Van Halen Albums Ranked Worst to BestVan Halen Albums Ranked Worst to BestWe count down each of Van Halen's 12 studio albums in order of excellence. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedWhy the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedThey appeared first on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
50 Years Ago: Yes’ Hot Streak Ends With ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’50 Years Ago: Yes’ Hot Streak Ends With ‘Tales From Topographic Oceans’Coming off 1972's classic 'Close to the Edge,' it seemed as if they could do no wrong.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso