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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
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Steve Howe Explains How Yes Built Their 'Classic Tales' Set ListSteve Howe Explains How Yes Built Their 'Classic Tales' Set List"If Yes doesn't have challenges, then it might as well stop," the guitarist explains. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Five Years Ago: Steve Perry Mounts an Amazing ComebackFive Years Ago: Steve Perry Mounts an Amazing ComebackFormer Journey singer's 2018 return was as surprising as it was successful. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Keith Richards' Solo Debut Saves the Rolling Stones35 Years Ago: Keith Richards' Solo Debut Saves the Rolling StonesSolo debut provided definitive proof that there was still an audience for his old band. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Ace Frehley Set Out to 'Show Those F---ers' on His Solo DebutHow Ace Frehley Set Out to 'Show Those F---ers' on His Solo Debut"I didn’t think he was going to do anything that good," bandmate Paul Stanley admitted.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
35 Years Ago: How Bon Jovi Grew Up With 'New Jersey'35 Years Ago: How Bon Jovi Grew Up With 'New Jersey'Follow-up to blockbuster breakthrough 'Slippery When Wet' arrived in a surge of inspiration. Anthony KuzminskiAnthony Kuzminski
Why Kiss' Solo Albums Failed to Keep Peter Criss in the GroupWhy Kiss' Solo Albums Failed to Keep Peter Criss in the GroupSimultaneously released debuts "probably put the final nail in the coffin of the band," he later concluded. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago: Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie's 'Modern Love'40 Years Ago: Black Rock Icon Shapes David Bowie's 'Modern Love'Hint: It wasn't Nile Rodgers.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso