When the Beatles Started a Residency at Hamburg’s Top Ten ClubWhen the Beatles Started a Residency at Hamburg’s Top Ten ClubThe gig was grueling: It's been estimated that they spent 503 hours on stage for 92 nights straight.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
When Ozzy Osbourne Bit Off the Heads of Two DovesWhen Ozzy Osbourne Bit Off the Heads of Two DovesAn event intended to promote goodwill with his label went horribly wrong.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Why Phil Collins Quit GenesisWhy Phil Collins Quit GenesisHe left after a decade and a half splitting time between the band and his solo career.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How the Beatles Got Ready for Prime Time at the Cavern ClubHow the Beatles Got Ready for Prime Time at the Cavern ClubBefore they became famous, the Beatles played Liverpool's Cavern Club nearly 300 times.Jim AllenJim Allen
How Van Halen Used Tension to Build ‘Women and Children First’How Van Halen Used Tension to Build ‘Women and Children First’Having earned a reputation for flashy technique, Eddie Van Halen was eager to push the boundaries of their sound.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How a Corporate Sponsor Cost the Black Crowes a Tour With ZZ TopHow a Corporate Sponsor Cost the Black Crowes a Tour With ZZ TopThey had a hit debut record and a plum opening slot in early 1991. It wouldn't last. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
30 Years Ago30 Years AgoThey started the year as just another group of Sunset Strip stragglers.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When Van Halen Started the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘5150’When Van Halen Started the Sammy Hagar Era With ‘5150’The band's future might have appeared to be in doubt after David Lee Roth left in 1985.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why ‘The Final Cut’ Marked Roger Waters’ End With Pink FloydWhy ‘The Final Cut’ Marked Roger Waters’ End With Pink FloydAn abandoned soundtrack to 'The Wall' became the last straw between the increasingly controlling Roger Waters and his bandmates.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Revisiting Rock ‘n’ Roll’s First ConcertRevisiting Rock ‘n’ Roll’s First ConcertThe Moondog Coronation Ball was held on March 21, 1952 in Cleveland.Ken KelleyKen Kelley
The Day Alice Cooper Married Sheryl GoddardThe Day Alice Cooper Married Sheryl GoddardThey met when he was auditioning dancers for the tour in support of 'Welcome to My Nightmare.'Dave LiftonDave Lifton
'Desolation Angels''Desolation Angels'After some badly needed time away, they re-emerged with another solid 10-track slab of blues-influenced rock.Jeff GilesJeff Giles