How ‘Queen II’ Set the Stage For Everything That FollowedHow ‘Queen II’ Set the Stage For Everything That FollowedThey were able to bring more focus – and, ultimately, a lot more ambition – to bear.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Turned Comedy Up to 11How ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Turned Comedy Up to 11The film began as an earnest attempt to chronicle the legendary band’s triumphant comeback tour of America.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Johnny Winter10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Johnny WinterHe lived quite an amazing life, overcaming many challenges in order to sustain a long career.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
How Billy Idol Almost Lost His Leg in a Motorcycle AccidentHow Billy Idol Almost Lost His Leg in a Motorcycle AccidentWe enjoy a certain amount of bad behavior from our rock stars, but within limits. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Story of Bruce Springsteen’s Debut Album, ‘Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.’The Story of Bruce Springsteen’s Debut Album, ‘Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.’It would take a few years before anybody realized it, but a rock 'n' roll revolution was launched from an unlikely place on Jan. 5, 1973. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedWhy the First Led Zeppelin U.S. Show Almost Never HappenedThey appeared first on a three-band bill that also featured Vanilla Fudge and Spirit.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
When Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadWhen Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Was Declared DeadThis band has had nine lives, and their bassist might have used up at least half of them.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Neil Young’s Solo Debut Album Showed Hints of His PotentialNeil Young’s Solo Debut Album Showed Hints of His PotentialNeil Young released his self-titled solo debut album on Nov. 23, 1968.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Spooked? Find Out If Someone Died In Your House.Spooked? Find Out If Someone Died In Your House.If you're suspicious that someone might have died in your house in the past, or that it might even have been a spot for a meth lab, there's a new website that will tell you for sure. For a fee.Jen AustinJen Austin
Led Zeppelin Albums Ranked Worst to BestLed Zeppelin Albums Ranked Worst to BestUltimate Classic Rock counts down every canonical Led Zeppelin album, from worst (relatively speaking, of course) to best. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Their First Single, ‘Love Me Do’50 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Their First Single, ‘Love Me Do’Some cultural revolutions, like this one, begin with little fanfare and take a while to gather steam. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
45 Years Ago: Aerosmith Bails Out Fans After a Concert Pot Bust45 Years Ago: Aerosmith Bails Out Fans After a Concert Pot BustCops invaded a show in Fort Wayne, Ind., arresting dozens of kids for possession.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso