Ultimate Classic Rock

They were convinced that a growing number of popular songs contained coded drug-related messages to kids.

'It's Five O'Clock Somewhere' reminded the Guns N' Roses guitarist how much fun it was to be in a band.

Don't be fooled by these songs. They sting.

He also performed three songs during the episode, including the Beatles' "Hey Jude."

They're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway.

Expectations were high when they stepped into a California studio to record a follow up to 1981's 'Escape.'

Sometimes, they just have to be thrown out.

One of rock 'n' roll's most enigmatic figures first caught our attention as a member of the Byrds.

It all started when Orson Welles' contrived 'War of the Worlds' news bulletin "interrupted" a broadcast.

A songwriter's songwriter covered by everyone from Linda Ronstadt to Bob Dylan, he never lost his caustic wit, even when knocking on heaven's door.

Five-CD and three-LP collection spans sessions from 1970 to 1998.

He had a long, varied career playing the roles of sideman, band member and group leader.

Bands were suddenly blending in disco bounce and punk fury. It wasn't always an easy mix, but they kept rock 'n' roll alive.

"If the release of a record is the birth of a band, ours was a stillbirth," Joe Perry lamented.

The year brought a mix of debut efforts, career highlights and fantastic musical journeys.

A look at those we've lost.

The era's holiday films were filled with the irony and cynicism that were trademarks of the decade.