Rock's Most Famous New Year's Eve ShowsRock's Most Famous New Year's Eve ShowsA look back at the most memorable debuts, eye-popping mishaps and touching goodbyes from concerts held on Dec. 31. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Two Songs Propelled Bachman-Turner Overdrive's 'BTO II'How Two Songs Propelled Bachman-Turner Overdrive's 'BTO II'This second album contained the classics "Takin' Care of Business" and "Let It Ride."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedWhy the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedThey appeared first on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
When Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadWhen Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadThis band has had nine lives, and their bassist might have used up at least half of them.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
When Parents Blamed Judas Priest For Fans' Suicide AttemptWhen Parents Blamed Judas Priest For Fans' Suicide AttemptA series of tragic events ultimately ended in a pair of deaths and an expensive, sensationalist trial.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago: Van Halen's 'Jump' Video Points to End of an Era40 Years Ago: Van Halen's 'Jump' Video Points to End of an EraProducer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last Time20 Years Ago: Peter Criss Leaves Kiss for the Last TimeFor all of their disagreements, he says he emerged in a far more stable financial place.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
When the Beatles Finally Hit U.S. RadioWhen the Beatles Finally Hit U.S. RadioCarroll James of WWDC in Washington, D.C., played something new on a mid-December day in 1963.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From 'Saturday Night Live'Why Elvis Costello Got Banned From 'Saturday Night Live'He gave shape to his own budding career with this rebellious move.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Peter Criss' Onstage Sabotage Ended Kiss' Original LineupHow Peter Criss' Onstage Sabotage Ended Kiss' Original LineupDrummer deliberately ruined three of his final five shows with original lineup.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening