The Day the Rolling Stones Played Their First Show in ChinaThe Day the Rolling Stones Played Their First Show in ChinaIt took the band decades of trying – and getting past a bout of bird flu.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Story of the Ramones' First ShowThe Story of the Ramones' First ShowTheir debut was so immediate that it was hard to believe this band had already been around for about two years. Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Inside Genesis' First Post-Peter Gabriel Tour With Phil CollinsInside Genesis' First Post-Peter Gabriel Tour With Phil CollinsTheir drummer stumbled into his destiny after the band's charismatic, costume-wearing frontman left.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
A Look Back at the Beatles' Early Days at the Cavern ClubA Look Back at the Beatles' Early Days at the Cavern ClubThey wore leather jackets and jeans onstage, infuriating owner Ray McFall, who was no fan of rock 'n' roll.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
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 Night Mick Jagger Kicked Off His First Solo TourThe Night Mick Jagger Kicked Off His First Solo TourWith the future of the Rolling Stones in limbo, Mick Jagger kicked off a solo tour of Japan on March 15, 1988, in support of his second album, 'Primitive Cool.'Ken KelleyKen Kelley
When Whitesnake Played Their First ConcertWhen Whitesnake Played Their First ConcertCollapse of David Coverdale's former band Deep Purple had been one of the most spectacular of the '70s.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
The Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ TourThe Day Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Launched ‘No Quarter’ TourThe Led Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First GigWhy Jimi Hendrix Got Fired Halfway Through His First GigIf at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Night ZZ Top's Classic Lineup Played Their First ShowThe Night ZZ Top's Classic Lineup Played Their First ShowThis concert at a Knights of Columbus Hall outside of Houston provided a rather inauspicious beginning. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso