On This Day in 1962: James Brown Records the Legendary ‘Live at the Apollo’ in New York CityOn This Day in 1962: James Brown Records the Legendary ‘Live at the Apollo’ in New York CityBrown's own label wasn't so sure about the idea of a live album. He proved them wrong. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How ‘Back to the Future’ Honored Guitar Rock LegendsHow ‘Back to the Future’ Honored Guitar Rock LegendsAs the beloved film celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, Michael J. Fox shares some fun musical Easter eggs.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Buddy Holly Lands a Record DealBuddy Holly Lands a Record DealA few opening dates for Elvis Presley didn't hurt either. Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Day John Denver DiedThe Day John Denver DiedThe "Rocky Mountain High" singer was just 53 years old.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Dave Grohl First Nirvana Show Dave Grohl First Nirvana Show At a tiny club in Olympia, Washington, Grohl made his debut.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Revisit Lynda Carter's Kiss TributeRevisit Lynda Carter's Kiss TributeEven more oddly, six years later Gene Simmons appeared on the big screen in the exact same outfit. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How 9/11 Changed Pat Benatar Song How 9/11 Changed Pat Benatar Song "I always sang it as a song of empowerment," Benatar explains, "but this took on a whole other life that night." Gary GraffGary Graff
How FireHouse Launched Their Career With Their Double-Platinum DebutHow FireHouse Launched Their Career With Their Double-Platinum DebutReleased on Sept. 11, 1990, FireHouse's first album laid the template for a sound that'd bring them Top 40 hits long after grunge cost many of their peers their record deals.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Vinny Appice First Sabbath ShowVinny Appice First Sabbath ShowThe 22-year-old drummer joined the band with barely a week's notice after Bill Ward abruptly quit.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
How Squeeze Bounced Back From a Breakup With ‘Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti’How Squeeze Bounced Back From a Breakup With ‘Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti’After learning some hard lessons from their first brush with success, the band started its second act with a reunion record in 1985.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
The Day Keith Moon Drove His Car Into a Pool on His BirthdayThe Day Keith Moon Drove His Car Into a Pool on His BirthdaySome say it's nothing but a myth. Moon said it happened for real. Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Day Lou Reed Played His Last Show With the Velvet UndergroundThe Day Lou Reed Played His Last Show With the Velvet UndergroundReed had one foot out the door by 1970.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Ratt Era Ended With 'Detonator'Ratt Era Ended With 'Detonator'Ratt peeled off a string of platinum-selling records in the '80s. The next decade was a different story, starting with 1990's 'Detonator.'Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How America’s Flop ‘Alibi’ Album Hinted at Major Success to ComeHow America’s Flop ‘Alibi’ Album Hinted at Major Success to ComeBand's ninth LP arrived during a challenging period, but it's always darkest before the dawn.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
July 29, 1966, in Rock HistoryJuly 29, 1966, in Rock HistoryDylan's motorcycle accident, Lennon’s "Bigger than Jesus" comment and Cream’s debut show all took place on the same date.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
July 28 in Rock HistoryJuly 28 in Rock HistoryBlack Sabbath lashes out against a corrupt industry, Joe Perry walks away from Aerosmith and much more. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
July 26 in Rock HistoryJuly 26 in Rock HistoryJuly 26 is a very important day for ZZ Top, Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Best Moments From Live AidBest Moments From Live AidFrom once-in-a-lifetime reunions to thrilling duets to unexpected covers. Allison RappAllison Rapp
60 Years Ago: How Acid, Women and Western Films Inspired the Beach Boys’ ‘California Girls’60 Years Ago: How Acid, Women and Western Films Inspired the Beach Boys’ ‘California Girls’The collaboration between Brian Wilson and Mike Love created one of the the band's best-known hits. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Revisiting Elton John’s Last Tour Concert: What’s Happened Since?Revisiting Elton John’s Last Tour Concert: What’s Happened Since?Several projects have taken place in the two years since his farewell tour ended.Allison RappAllison Rapp