How Queen's ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Ushered in the Video AgeHow Queen's ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Ushered in the Video AgeIt took only a few minutes of rehearsal – and a few thousand pounds – to knock out the promotional clip.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
55 Years Ago: The First Led Zeppelin Show55 Years Ago: The First Led Zeppelin ShowOh, and Robert Plant also got married. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Billy Joel Begins March to Stardom With 'Piano Man'50 Years Ago: Billy Joel Begins March to Stardom With 'Piano Man'Even the most distinguished career has to start somewhere.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Eric Clapton Opened His Heart and Made a MasterpieceHow Eric Clapton Opened His Heart and Made a MasterpieceThe guitarist's best album wasn't credited to him – and he wasn't even in a real band. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Aerosmith Got Their Wings Back on 'Done With Mirrors'How Aerosmith Got Their Wings Back on 'Done With Mirrors'This album marked the long-awaited return of Joe Perry and Brad Whitford.Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni
How Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Debut Slowly Built MomentumHow Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Debut Slowly Built MomentumHe blamed the record company’s lack of promotion; he also blamed the album cover.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
33 Years Ago: Eric Carr Plays His Last Kiss Show33 Years Ago: Eric Carr Plays His Last Kiss ShowHe wasn't the band's original drummer, but he'd long since earned a place of honor.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
When Twisted Sister Aimed for the Mainstream – and MissedWhen Twisted Sister Aimed for the Mainstream – and MissedTheir ambitious fourth album remains a cautionary tale.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
40 Years Ago: John Cougar Mellencamp Gets Defiant on 'Uh-Huh'40 Years Ago: John Cougar Mellencamp Gets Defiant on 'Uh-Huh'His first five records had been recorded under heavy meddling.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
43 Years Ago: Kiss Conquers Australia43 Years Ago: Kiss Conquers AustraliaTheir album sales were off in the U.S., but demand remained brisk in other parts of the world.Saby Reyes-KulkarniSaby Reyes-Kulkarni