Rock and Culture Anniversaries

Jeff Lynne had been building toward this for some time – but first, there was some housecleaning to do.

'Tattoo You' hit No. 1 and stayed there for nine weeks. That record still stands as the longest chart run the Rolling Stones have ever had.

Even the biggest moment on here, the snarky hit "Rich Girl," offered a twist.

They happened upon a huge slab of concrete while traveling back from a show. So, why not pee on it, right?

Motown's budding iconoclast finally forged a path to the individualism – and conviction – that he'd aspired to for so long.

In the end, these stumbles were just another part of their legend.

They sounded like everybody — and nobody — else.

It's humorously titled after his familiar stage introduction, "… on tonsils and sneakers, I'm 'Lonesome' Dave."

"Family Affair" would be their first new song in almost two years – and their third No. 1 single.

He had Edgar Allan Poe, Pink Floyd and, most of all, partner Eric Woolfson to thank.

First single with Don Felder helped them court a rock AM-radio audience.

Turnover behind and in front of the camera led to an unusual finale.