Steve Perry's 'Oh Sherrie' at 40Steve Perry's 'Oh Sherrie' at 40Co-writer Randy Goodrum calls this a "perfect record," but nothing came easy. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Revisiting Van Halen's First ShowRevisiting Van Halen's First ShowIt marked a major step for the band, even though there were only four people in the audience.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
30 Years Ago: Madonna Drops 14 F-Bombs During Letterman Interview30 Years Ago: Madonna Drops 14 F-Bombs During Letterman Interview“You realize this is being broadcast, don’t you?”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He Predicted50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He PredictedArthur Crudup was paid only a few thousand dollars in his lifetime and gave up pursuing fairness before he died.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
42 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Unleash ‘The Number of the Beast’42 Years Ago: Iron Maiden Unleash ‘The Number of the Beast’On March 22, 1982, Iron Maiden changed heavy metal forever with the release of 'The Number of the Beast.' Get the story behind the album inside.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
30 Years Ago: Pantera Go ‘Far Beyond Driven’ With Increasing Heaviness30 Years Ago: Pantera Go ‘Far Beyond Driven’ With Increasing HeavinessPantera challenged themselves with the album titled 'Far Beyond Driven.'Chad ChildersChad Childers
Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Twenty-year-old Kurt Jefferis was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Aerosmith's 'Same Old Song & Dance'Aerosmith's 'Same Old Song & Dance''Get Your Wings' lead single teased out the band's swagger and sensuality — with a guest guitarist to boot.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Go-Go's 'Talk Show' at 40Go-Go's 'Talk Show' at 40Drugs, fighting, egos - everything came to a head on the group's 1984 album. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Billy Crystal Brings Fernando to ‘Saturday Night Live’40 Years Ago: Billy Crystal Brings Fernando to ‘Saturday Night Live’The character would become hugely popular, but his debut was less than "mahvelous." Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Will John Corabi’s Motley Crue Album Ever Get Respect?Will John Corabi’s Motley Crue Album Ever Get Respect?The 1994 LP deserves a better legacy. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Soundgarden and NIN Released Iconic Albums on the Same DayWhen Soundgarden and NIN Released Iconic Albums on the Same Day'Superunknown' and 'The Downward Spiral' both arrived on March 8, 1994.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
39 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Arrested for Urinating on Alamo 39 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Arrested for Urinating on Alamo In 1982, he was banned for the next decade. Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
SNL: 'Wayne’s World' Will FlopSNL: 'Wayne’s World' Will FlopThere were low expectations for the sketch when it debuted on Feb. 18, 1989. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Revisiting Kiss' Debut SingleRevisiting Kiss' Debut Single"Nothin' to Lose" failed to chart, but the band knew they'd hit on a winning formula. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why Eric Carr Hated Kiss SongWhy Eric Carr Hated Kiss SongThe drummer's first reaction: "Oh, my God, what are you doing to my song?"Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The 'Too Sad' Pink Floyd Song The 'Too Sad' Pink Floyd Song The track was once described as sounding too much like "church," but it later found a place on 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Van Halen Launched 1984 TourWhen Van Halen Launched 1984 TourPersonality conflicts and substance abuse brought an unexpected end to the band's original lineup. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
10 Years Ago: Motley Crue Deludes Themselves With Final Tour Plan10 Years Ago: Motley Crue Deludes Themselves With Final Tour Plan"We want to go out with the four founding members of Motley Crue and go out on top," Vince Neil said.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
35 Years Ago: Why Mike Myers’ ‘SNL’ Debut Was ‘Quite Terrifying’35 Years Ago: Why Mike Myers’ ‘SNL’ Debut Was ‘Quite Terrifying’He made his debut on Jan. 21, 1989, but didn't become a breakout star until later in the season. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin