Worst to Best

The late Kiss cofounder had become increasingly prolific in recent years.

Signed to Led Zeppelin's label, the supergroup faced member changes and later experienced public indifference on its path to induction in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

With all of the compilations and discography padding the band has released over the years, it's easy to forget that their studio output boils down to fewer than 15 LPs.

David Coverdale was seven albums into his band's career when a power ballad catapulted them to MTV and radio stardom. This is their story before and after.

Crafting a solo career has been something of a quest for Led Zeppelin's former frontman.

It's not a large catalog, but its impact is mighty.

Their debut album remains an all-time bestseller, but over the next four decades, they've released only five more LPs.

They survived the grunge era to become one of the great rock 'n' roll bands of the new century.

There was a time when they were called "the only band that matters."

Write off their obscure and latter-day records at your own peril.