Michael Christopher

The thunderous backbone to Led Zeppelin’s sound went silent on Sept. 25, 1980.

A turbulent two-month span led into a difficult recording session.

Band reconnected with David Lee Roth for the single, but things did not sail along smoothly.

Band's 1991 breakthrough LP linked Black Sabbath and the upcoming grunge revolution.

They almost called it 'Snowblind.'

Shock-rock legend mounted '80s comeback with ninth solo LP.

First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist played with two Lake Tahoe bar bands while in the area working on 'Coverdale-Page' album.

His grizzled Los Angeles police officer is called upon to stop a band of murdering sadists.

Filmmakers had to find a new antagonist for the slasher sequel.

Band's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.

All of the songs and artists referenced by Joe Elliott in the final single from the blockbuster album.

Former bandmates have been prolific, with solo albums, tours, film projects and more.

Boards veteran sheds light on his work with Van Halen, the Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith and others.

A detailed look at every song on the Boston band's breakthrough.

Story of 1984 MTV contest is summed up in less than 15 minutes.

The shock-jock's talk-focused show has never hidden his love of music.

Low-budget versions of iconic screen characters made their debut in 1974 movie.

Unless it were a 26-hour miniseries, there was no way the entire history of this band could be covered.

The blue-collar Sacramento five-piece eschewed the era's teased hair, spandex and heavy makeup.