When Cass Elliot's Mysterious Death Ended a Promising New ChapterWhen Cass Elliot's Mysterious Death Ended a Promising New ChapterShe'd escaped her old "Mama Cass" image, but not a cruel rumor about being killed by a sandwich.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
AC/DC’s Long, Winding Highway to ‘Highway to Hell’AC/DC’s Long, Winding Highway to ‘Highway to Hell’From family business to world-class contenders, the road to their first global hit album had been a twisting one.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Pat Benatar Helped Rescue John Mellencamp's CareerHow Pat Benatar Helped Rescue John Mellencamp's CareerThe erstwhile John Cougar's self-titled third album re-gained momentum after an unlikely assist.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Ringo Starr Emerged From Troubled Era With First All-Starr BandRingo Starr Emerged From Troubled Era With First All-Starr BandFormer Beatles drummer has since led more than dozen guest-packed tours, with a revolving group of collaborators.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Thin Lizzy Fan Sent Phil Lynott’s Mom to War on Mitt RomneyHow Thin Lizzy Fan Sent Phil Lynott’s Mom to War on Mitt RomneyPhilomena took on U.S. presidential hopeful and sent personal letter of thanks to the man who told her about use of her son’s music.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
25 Years Ago: Why Elton John Almost Never Made 'The Lion King'25 Years Ago: Why Elton John Almost Never Made 'The Lion King'The soundtrack became a multi-million-selling, Oscar-winning 1994 triumph, but it wasn't easy. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Lindsey Buckingham Got So Dark and Weird on 'Go Insane'Why Lindsey Buckingham Got So Dark and Weird on 'Go Insane'He set a goal of "punching out of the Fleetwood Mac microcosm" in 1984. Mission accomplished.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
20 Years Ago: Slipknot Explode With Self-Titled Debut Album20 Years Ago: Slipknot Explode With Self-Titled Debut AlbumViolent recording sessions and energetic live shows gave nine-man band their best-selling LP to date.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Two Members of ZZ Top Pretended to Be the ZombiesWhy Two Members of ZZ Top Pretended to Be the Zombies"It was the '60s, man," Dusty Hill says.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Remembering Philomena Lynott, the Queen of Irish Rock ’n’ RollRemembering Philomena Lynott, the Queen of Irish Rock ’n’ RollWhy the death of Thin Lizzy icon Phil Lynott’s mom has prompted such an outpouring of grief.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty