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
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
How Jim Morrison’s Outburst Almost Got a Plane Turned AroundHow Jim Morrison’s Outburst Almost Got a Plane Turned AroundOne of the most charismatic frontmen of his generation was one of the most troubled, too.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Debut Slowly Built MomentumHow Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ Debut Slowly Built MomentumHe blamed the record company’s lack of promotion; he also blamed the album cover.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
40 Years Ago: Yes Makes an Improbable Trip to the Top With ‘90125’40 Years Ago: Yes Makes an Improbable Trip to the Top With ‘90125’This was the happy end result of a long series of twists and turns – including another flurry of lineup changes. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
42 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Flies High Again With ‘Diary of a Madman’42 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Flies High Again With ‘Diary of a Madman’The last album with Randy Rhoads.Jon WiederhornJon Wiederhorn
The Hit Song Tom Petty’s Bandmates ‘Hated’ at FirstThe Hit Song Tom Petty’s Bandmates ‘Hated’ at FirstFrontman had to go back to the drawing board for this one. Allison RappAllison Rapp
40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen Joins Brian May for ‘Star Fleet Project’40 Years Ago: Eddie Van Halen Joins Brian May for ‘Star Fleet Project’EP was a rare musical field trip outside of Van Halen and a clash of guitar titans for the ages.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
Matthew Perry on 'SNL'Matthew Perry on 'SNL'The 'Friends' star brought the spirit and mannerisms of Chandler Bing into the classroom. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Makes a Mainstream Comeback on ‘Infidels’40 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Makes a Mainstream Comeback on ‘Infidels’It may have been even better except for some last-minute tinkering.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
42 Years Ago: Bruce Dickinson Performs First Show With Iron Maiden42 Years Ago: Bruce Dickinson Performs First Show With Iron MaidenOn Oct. 26, 1981, Iron Maiden took the stage for the first time with new singer Bruce Dickinson.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
How ‘The Exorcist’ Accidentally Made ‘Tubular Bells’ a Hit AlbumHow ‘The Exorcist’ Accidentally Made ‘Tubular Bells’ a Hit AlbumThe hit horror movie helped the initially unpopular album sell over 15 million copies. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'How Zappa Got Banned From 'SNL'Flat delivery and breaking character ensured his first guest host spot was also his last.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty