Anniversaries

Most of the songs on their groundbreaking debut focused on the dangerous underside of life.

On Nov. 29, 1988, Guns N' Roses unleashed 'GN'R Lies.'

The last GN'R album with Slash and Duff.

Their first No. 1 album.

EMI said this was the most expensive album ever made during an advance listening party in London.

They almost didn't record the song that made them too popular to take out their own trash.

The sudden death of their guitarist James Honeyman-Scott was a huge blow to the band.

The 1993 collaboration between Bryan Adams, Sting and Rod Stewart was a worldwide hit -- and a nightmare to make.

He tells UCR that former Black Sabbath frontman's fans told him, 'Randy Rhoads rules; you suck.'

One of the most charismatic frontmen of his generation was one of the most troubled, too.

He blamed the record company’s lack of promotion; he also blamed the album cover.

This was the happy end result of a long series of twists and turns – including another flurry of lineup changes.

The last album with Randy Rhoads.

Frontman had to go back to the drawing board for this one.

EP was a rare musical field trip outside of Van Halen and a clash of guitar titans for the ages.

The 'Friends' star brought the spirit and mannerisms of Chandler Bing into the classroom.

It may have been even better except for some last-minute tinkering.

On Oct. 26, 1981, Iron Maiden took the stage for the first time with new singer Bruce Dickinson.

The hit horror movie helped the initially unpopular album sell over 15 million copies.

Flat delivery and breaking character ensured his first guest host spot was also his last.