35 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From MetallicaThe end of Dave Mustaine's stay in Metallica came on April 11, 1983, and it came without warning.Jon Wiederhorn10 days ago
The History of ‘Saturday Night Live”s ‘More Cowbell’ SketchThere's never really any true way to know whether a 'Saturday Night Live' sketch will become an instant classic or quickly fade from memory. Jeff Giles15 days ago
50 Years Ago: The Beatles Make a Semi-Soundtrack, ‘Magical Mystery Tour’The Beatles were on a roll in 1967. Michael Gallucci5 months ago
Up Where They Belong? How Rockers Transitioned to Adult ContemporaryThe phrase “Adult Contemporary” might as well be an epithet to rock fans. Bryan Wawzenek5 months ago
What Happened to the Survivors of the Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash?During the decades since Lynyrd Skynyrd's horrific 1977 plane crash, some initial survivors have passed away, while others did their best to endure. Michael Christopher6 months ago
10 Years Ago: Van Halen Reunite With David Lee RothIt was an epic night for Van Halen fans who had been longing for the band's original singer to reaffirm his position at the mic.Michael Christopher7 months ago
30 Years Ago: Why Mick Jagger’s Solo Career Quickly Lost Steam With ‘Primitive Cool’As the Rolling Stones' contentious post-'Dirty Work' hiatus got underway, Mick Jagger appeared to be moving on. Nick DeRiso7 months ago
40 Years Ago: How Robert Fleischman Began Journey’s Pre-Steve Perry TransformationRobert Fleischman might have made a perfectly serviceable frontman for Journey. Then came Steve Perry.Nick DeRiso7 months ago
20 Years Ago: Elton John Records ‘Candle in the Wind 1997′ After Princess Diana’s FuneralElton John, who had been a friend of Princess Diana, was asked by the Royal Family to sing at her funeral. Frank Mastropolo7 months ago
Joe Perry Looks Back at Aerosmith’s ‘Permanent Vacation’ 30 Years Later: ‘It Was the Start…Joe Perry recalls how 'Permanent Vacation' proved a pivotal shift in the way Aerosmith made albums going forward in an exclusive interview.Ultimate Classic Rock Staff8 months ago
How the Beatles Said Goodbye With Their Final Official ConcertAt the time, it must have seemed like an otherwise nondescript show. Instead, history was made as the Beatles played the nearly half-empty Candlestick Park.Nick DeRiso8 months ago
The Day the Beatles Decided to Stop TouringFor many musicians, playing live is the best part of the job — but touring, on the other hand, is a necessary evil.Jeff Giles8 months ago