The Night Eric Carr Played His First Show With KissThe Night Eric Carr Played His First Show With KissCo-founding drummer Peter Criss had appeared on just one track for 1979's 'Dynasty,' and wasn't featured at all on the follow-up.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
The History of John Rutsey and RushThe History of John Rutsey and RushHis last gig with the band came on July 25, 1974 at the Centennial Hall in London, Ontario.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How Yes Pointed to Greater Things on Their Self-Titled DebutHow Yes Pointed to Greater Things on Their Self-Titled DebutBehind the unremarkable cover art lay seeds for one of the most storied and envelope-pushing careers in prog. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
How Talking Heads Avoided the Sophomore Jinx on ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’How Talking Heads Avoided the Sophomore Jinx on ‘More Songs About Buildings and Food’As the saying goes, artists have their entire life to make a debut album. The next one? Not so much.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Guns N’ Roses Revitalized Rock ‘n’ Roll With Their Debut Album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’How Guns N’ Roses Revitalized Rock ‘n’ Roll With Their Debut Album, ‘Appetite for Destruction’Before all the drama, Guns N' Roses were a kick-ass little rock 'n' roll band. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
When Neil Young Left the Middle of the Road for ‘On the Beach’When Neil Young Left the Middle of the Road for ‘On the Beach’Neil Young's "Ditch Trilogy" continued with the release of 'On the Beach' on July 19, 1974.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why the Doors Stumbled Through the Experimental ‘The Soft Parade’Why the Doors Stumbled Through the Experimental ‘The Soft Parade’A wildly uneven affair, it went platinum anyway – but likely only because of earlier successes.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why the Guess Who Couldn’t Play ‘American Woman’ at White HouseWhy the Guess Who Couldn’t Play ‘American Woman’ at White HouseThe meaning of one of classic rock's most frequently misinterpreted songs wasn't lost on elected officials.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Cheap Trick’s Comeback Came to an End With ‘Busted’How Cheap Trick’s Comeback Came to an End With ‘Busted’This became a bridge between the smart-aleck power pop of their past and the power ballad formula of the present.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When Guns N’ Roses and Metallica Launched Their Ill-Fated TourWhen Guns N’ Roses and Metallica Launched Their Ill-Fated TourIt was a match made in heaven ... or hell, right?Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
When a Bomb Went Off Before a Rolling Stones ConcertWhen a Bomb Went Off Before a Rolling Stones ConcertThe unknown assailant was later described as "the world's dumbest bomber" by their press agent.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPHow the Kinks’ ‘Low Budget’ Became Their Biggest U.S. LPFor all the band's ‘60s successes in England, they didn't hit their U.S. chart peak until 1979.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff