20 Years Ago: Why Foo Fighters’ ‘One by One’ Didn’t Come Easily20 Years Ago: Why Foo Fighters’ ‘One by One’ Didn’t Come EasilyStadium-headlining popularity nearly fractured the band. Gary GraffGary Graff
40 Years Ago: Kiss Refuses to Die Quietly With ‘I Love It Loud’40 Years Ago: Kiss Refuses to Die Quietly With ‘I Love It Loud’The song helped band pull out of a career-threatening tailspin. Gary GraffGary Graff
Kiss’ ‘Monster’ Is Now 10 Years Old: Will It Be Their Last Album?Kiss’ ‘Monster’ Is Now 10 Years Old: Will It Be Their Last Album?The album, released in 2012, led Paul Stanley to conclude that new music "can never compete with the past."Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ / ‘We Are the Champions’ EnduresWhy Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ / ‘We Are the Champions’ EnduresBrian May said the goal was to write something "very unifying and positive" – and they succeeded. Gary GraffGary Graff
35 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s Hysteria Tour Hits the United States35 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s Hysteria Tour Hits the United StatesPerforming in the round on a state-of-the-art stage was an exciting way to deliver both new and old material. Gary GraffGary Graff
Tom Petty’s Death: Five Years LaterTom Petty’s Death: Five Years LaterSurviving members of the Heartbreakers have persevered, mostly through song. Allison RappAllison Rapp
45 Years Ago: ‘Let There Be Rock Song’ Gives AC/DC a Chance to Preach45 Years Ago: ‘Let There Be Rock Song’ Gives AC/DC a Chance to PreachTitle track of their third album turned into a lengthy hard-rock sermon.Gary GraffGary Graff
30 Years Ago: Alice in Chains Reach Grunge Stardom With ‘Dirt’30 Years Ago: Alice in Chains Reach Grunge Stardom With ‘Dirt’Album placed the group among the era's biggest rock acts. Gary GraffGary Graff
30 Years Ago: ‘Core’ Permanently Dooms Stone Temple Pilots’ Reputation30 Years Ago: ‘Core’ Permanently Dooms Stone Temple Pilots’ ReputationEight-times platinum debut turned California quartet into the biggest and most hated rock band in the world.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
When Ozzy Osbourne Made 60 Pigs Take ‘A Massive S—-‘When Ozzy Osbourne Made 60 Pigs Take ‘A Massive S—-‘Let's just say the music video shoot didn't go to plan. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury and Queen Rise to ‘SNL’ Pressure40 Years Ago: Freddie Mercury and Queen Rise to ‘SNL’ PressureMissed opportunities marked the legendary band's only 'Saturday Night Live' appearance.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins
15 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Leave Their Comfort Zone With ‘Echoes’15 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Leave Their Comfort Zone With ‘Echoes’Dave Grohl and company stretched what Foo Fighters' music could sound like on their sixth album.Rob SmithRob Smith