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When Aerosmith Fired a Powerful Parting Shot With 'Draw the Line'When Aerosmith Fired a Powerful Parting Shot With 'Draw the Line'Instant-classic title track arrived just before the band's perilous downward spiral.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Dave Grohl's Fondness of Oral Sex Inspired 'All My Life'How Dave Grohl's Fondness of Oral Sex Inspired 'All My Life'“That song is a little dirty,” he later confessed. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Familiar Lovers at Berlin Wall Sparked David Bowie's 'Heroes'How Familiar Lovers at Berlin Wall Sparked David Bowie's 'Heroes'Classic song reached only No. 24 on the U.K. chart and failed to chart at all in the U.S.Rob SmithRob Smith
When Eddie Van Halen Accidentally Changed Rock With 'Eruption'When Eddie Van Halen Accidentally Changed Rock With 'Eruption'His iconic solo revolutionized the way guitar was played. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How R.E.M. Scored a Big Hit With the Brutal ‘The One I Love’How R.E.M. Scored a Big Hit With the Brutal ‘The One I Love’If 'Document' was the band's turning point, this song was the hinge.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
40 Years Ago: Motley Crue Is Born With 'Live Wire'40 Years Ago: Motley Crue Is Born With 'Live Wire'Single announced the band's arrival upon its release in 1982. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Why the Go-Go’s Were 'Cross-Eyed Drunk' in the 'Vacation' VideoWhy the Go-Go’s Were 'Cross-Eyed Drunk' in the 'Vacation' VideoThe 1982 song was the band's final Top 10 hit. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Prince's 'Slow Love' Influenced a Paul McCartney SongHow Prince's 'Slow Love' Influenced a Paul McCartney SongThe 1989 track 'Distractions' was given "a bit of genius" via one of the late legend's regular collaborators. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin