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
How Mike Myers Joined ‘Saturday Night Live’ Without AuditioningHow Mike Myers Joined ‘Saturday Night Live’ Without Auditioning"If I had auditioned, I don't think I would have gotten in."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
36 Years Ago: Megadeth Release ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’36 Years Ago: Megadeth Release ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’Megadeth's third album arrived on Jan. 19, 1988.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
35 Albums That Turn 35 in 202435 Albums That Turn 35 in 2024Many of rock's biggest stars ended the decade with strong statements. Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
40 Years Ago: How a Swearing Child Inspired Queen’s ‘Radio Ga Ga’40 Years Ago: How a Swearing Child Inspired Queen’s ‘Radio Ga Ga’Roger Taylor's toddler son is partially responsible for the Queen hit. Allison RappAllison Rapp
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses (Sorta) Celebrate on ‘Paradise City’Most of the songs on their groundbreaking debut focused on the dangerous underside of life. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Van Halen's Big JumpVan Halen's Big JumpProducer Robert Lombard was abruptly fired before they completed the shoot.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
10 Years Ago: Neal Schon Marries Michaele Salahi on Pay-Per-View10 Years Ago: Neal Schon Marries Michaele Salahi on Pay-Per-ViewTelevised event helped raise funds for typhoon victims in the Philippines.Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Robert Plant in Rare Early Reunion40 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Robert Plant in Rare Early ReunionIt was just the second time they performed together after Led Zeppelin's split.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Night ‘Julia Child’ Bled to Death on ‘Saturday Night Live’The Night ‘Julia Child’ Bled to Death on ‘Saturday Night Live’The celebrity chef just happened to catch the famous sketch live on TV. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago – Slayer Unleash Their Debut Album ‘Show No Mercy’40 Years Ago – Slayer Unleash Their Debut Album ‘Show No Mercy’'Blasting our way through the boundaries of Hell, no one can stop us tonight.'Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
Why the Beatles (Kinda) Sued ‘Sesame Street’Why the Beatles (Kinda) Sued ‘Sesame Street’B is for Beatles ... and big money. Allison RappAllison Rapp
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘GN’R Lies’35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘GN’R Lies’On Nov. 29, 1988, Guns N' Roses unleashed 'GN'R Lies.' Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
30 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’30 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses Release ‘The Spaghetti Incident?’The last GN'R album with Slash and Duff.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
42 Years Ago: AC/DC Finally Top Charts With ‘For Those About to Rock We Salute You’42 Years Ago: AC/DC Finally Top Charts With ‘For Those About to Rock We Salute You’Their first No. 1 album.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
How Queen Completed Their Masterpiece ‘A Night at the Opera’How Queen Completed Their Masterpiece ‘A Night at the Opera’EMI said this was the most expensive album ever made during an advance listening party in London.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Skid Row's 'I Remember You'Skid Row's 'I Remember You'They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash. Matthew WilkeningMatthew WilkeningMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How the Pretenders Attempted to Move Forward With ‘2000 Miles’How the Pretenders Attempted to Move Forward With ‘2000 Miles’The sudden death of their guitarist James Honeyman-Scott was a huge blow to the band. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Why ‘All for Love’ Was a Logistical ‘Bloodbath’Why ‘All for Love’ Was a Logistical ‘Bloodbath’The 1993 collaboration between Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart was a worldwide hit -- and a nightmare to make.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Inside 'Bark at the Moon' Inside 'Bark at the Moon' He tells UCR that former Black Sabbath frontman's fans told him, 'Randy Rhoads rules; you suck.' Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw