50 Years Ago: The Doobie Brothers Forget 'China Grove' Is Real50 Years Ago: The Doobie Brothers Forget 'China Grove' Is RealTom Johnston thought he was writing about a fictional town until he remembered a little place in South Texas.Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Song Lou Reed Refused to Give Up OnThe Song Lou Reed Refused to Give Up OnSinger-songwriter released the song twice in two years. Allison RappAllison Rapp
50 Years Ago: Paul Simon Goes Gospel With 'Love Me Like a Rock'50 Years Ago: Paul Simon Goes Gospel With 'Love Me Like a Rock'Singer-songwriter crossed an item off his musical bucket list on his third solo album.Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Years Ago: Robert Plant Scores His First Top 40 Solo Hit40 Years Ago: Robert Plant Scores His First Top 40 Solo HitThree years after Led Zeppelin, its frontman finally got to the charts on his own.Allison RappAllison Rapp
How a Wild Drinking Spree With Sex Pistols Sparked 'Who Are You'How a Wild Drinking Spree With Sex Pistols Sparked 'Who Are You'After a meeting with Allen Klein, an intoxicated Pete Townshend literally woke up in a Soho doorway. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why Billy Joel Wanted to Be Diana Ross on 'Tell Her About It'Why Billy Joel Wanted to Be Diana Ross on 'Tell Her About It'The Supremes and a supermodel played a role in the 1983 hit. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Song That Made Warren Zevon Swear Off Vacations for GoodThe Song That Made Warren Zevon Swear Off Vacations for GoodA trip to Hawaii resulted in drunken chaos and a fan-favorite track. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How a Joyride Inspired Bob Seger's 'Hollywood Nights'How a Joyride Inspired Bob Seger's 'Hollywood Nights'Detroit native penned 1978 song about his new home in Los Angeles.Allison RappAllison Rapp
50 Years Ago: Queen's First Single Flops50 Years Ago: Queen's First Single FlopsAn earlier demo version of "Keep Yourself Alive" remains Brian May's favorite. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How a Burger and a Joint Helped Van Halen Make 'Jamie's Cryin''How a Burger and a Joint Helped Van Halen Make 'Jamie's Cryin''Sometimes vices help. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin