35 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on 'Paradise City'35 Years Ago: Guns N' Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on 'Paradise City'Most of the songs on their groundbreaking debut focused on the dangerous underside of life. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Loverboy’s Scott Smith Disappeared Without a TraceHow Loverboy’s Scott Smith Disappeared Without a Trace"One minute he was there and the next he was gone," the bassist's friend recalled.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
45 Years Ago: Blues Brothers' Debut Becomes a Labor of Love45 Years Ago: Blues Brothers' Debut Becomes a Labor of LoveAt first, some questioned whether John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd meant it or not.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago: U2 Become Arena-Rockers on 'Under a Blood Red Sky'40 Years Ago: U2 Become Arena-Rockers on 'Under a Blood Red Sky'A lot of things went wrong before this live project helped made them one of the '80s' biggest concert acts.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
How Rod Stewart Survived the '80sHow Rod Stewart Survived the '80s"As far as music critics were concerned," he said, "I was about as welcome as a hole in a parachute."Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
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
Starship’s ‘We Built This City’ Wasn’t Meant to Be So TerribleStarship’s ‘We Built This City’ Wasn’t Meant to Be So TerribleCo-writers Bernie Taupin and Martin Page describe the original demo as "very dark."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Did the Grateful Dead Go Disco on 'Shakedown Street'?Did the Grateful Dead Go Disco on 'Shakedown Street'?They released 'Shakedown Street' 45 years ago today, and then the questions began.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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