The History of the Rolling Stones’ Outrageous Tour AnnouncementsThe History of the Rolling Stones’ Outrageous Tour AnnouncementsThey've often surprised and delighted, beginning with an impromptu performance on the streets of New York City.Chris EptingChris Epting
When Rush Closed Out the '80s With the Transitional 'Presto'When Rush Closed Out the '80s With the Transitional 'Presto'This album falls somewhere between the band's synth-driven early '80s era and their guitar-heavy return in the late '90s.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How ZZ Top Began Their '80s TransformationHow ZZ Top Began Their '80s Transformation'Deguello' was their last album of the '70s – and in more ways than one. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Paul Simon Ended Up Wearing a Turkey Suit on 'SNL'How Paul Simon Ended Up Wearing a Turkey Suit on 'SNL'No one could blame fans for humming "Still Crazy After All These Years" every Thanksgiving.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: A Fan Plays Drums With the Who50 Years Ago: A Fan Plays Drums With the WhoThrust onstage, Scott Halpin settled in with a shot of brandy.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
19 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Plays His Last Show With Van Halen19 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Plays His Last Show With Van HalenHopes for a global resurgence ended in Arizona after 80 tense concerts.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How the Pretenders Attempted to Move Forward With '2000 Miles'How the Pretenders Attempted to Move Forward With '2000 Miles'The sudden death of their guitarist James Honeyman-Scott was a huge blow to the band. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Skid Row Fought 'Tooth and Nail' Before Taping 'I Remember You'Skid Row Fought 'Tooth and Nail' Before Taping 'I Remember You'They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash. Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How Emerson Lake and Palmer Found Themselves on 'Love Beach'How Emerson Lake and Palmer Found Themselves on 'Love Beach'As the end of the '70s neared, they found themselves at a commercial and creative crossroads. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
20 Years Ago: Beatles Reclaim 'Get Back' on 'Let It Be ... Naked'20 Years Ago: Beatles Reclaim 'Get Back' on 'Let It Be ... Naked''Get Back' was initially re-evaluated years before Peter Jackson's sweeping three-part documentary. Matt SpringerMatt Springer