The Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpThe Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpIt had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham.Chad ChildersChad Childers
How the Rolling Stones Said Goodbye to the ’60s on ‘Let It Bleed’How the Rolling Stones Said Goodbye to the ’60s on ‘Let It Bleed’There's no escaping the apocalyptic nature of one of the band's best albums.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When Ozzy Osbourne Revisited His Black Sabbath Past on ‘Speak of the Devil’When Ozzy Osbourne Revisited His Black Sabbath Past on ‘Speak of the Devil’Ozzy Osbourne was in a terrible spot at the end of 1982, but he somehow managed to pull it together and release 'Speak of the Devil' on Nov. 27, 1982.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Why the Alice Cooper Band Fell Apart on ‘Muscle of Love’Why the Alice Cooper Band Fell Apart on ‘Muscle of Love’The original Alice Cooper band released their final album, 'Muscle of Love,' in November 1973.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Classic Rock’s 13 Unluckiest MusiciansClassic Rock’s 13 Unluckiest MusiciansFor all of their fame and fortune, sometimes things can go very, very wrong.Joe RobinsonJoe Robinson
40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen Joins Brian May for ‘Star Fleet Project’40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen Joins Brian May for ‘Star Fleet Project’EP was a rare musical field trip outside of Van Halen and a clash of guitar titans for the ages.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
50 Years Ago: Elton John’s Masterpiece Arrives in a Flurry of Inspiration50 Years Ago: Elton John’s Masterpiece Arrives in a Flurry of Inspiration'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' was the second studio album he released in 1973 and his seventh in five years.Matt SpringerMatt Springer
30 Years Ago: Def Leppard Cleans Out the Closet for ‘Retro-Active’30 Years Ago: Def Leppard Cleans Out the Closet for ‘Retro-Active’Fans were probably expecting another lengthy hiatus after the tour in support of 1992's 'Adrenalize.'Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
40 Years Ago: Self-Titled LP Begins Genesis’ Turn Away From Prog40 Years Ago: Self-Titled LP Begins Genesis’ Turn Away From ProgA new era was clearly beginning.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: Aerosmith Bails Out Fans After a Concert Pot Bust45 Years Ago: Aerosmith Bails Out Fans After a Concert Pot BustCops invaded a show in Fort Wayne, Ind., arresting dozens of kids for possession.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Day Jimi Hendrix Was Laid to RestThe Day Jimi Hendrix Was Laid to RestThe guitarist was buried following a small ceremony, two weeks after his untimely death.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
45 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fades Out With ‘Never Say Die!’45 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Fades Out With ‘Never Say Die!’Despite its defiant title, the album hammered a final nail in the original group's coffin.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia