Ultimate Classic Rock

You get only one shot at a first impression.

Formula for topping the chart is equal parts popularity, timing and luck.

They made their legend in a veritable blink of an eye.

One of Canada's most prolific composers has lent his songwriting talent to dozens of fellow musicians over the years.

There are more than two albums' worth of tracks on YouTube.

From David Bowie's overlooked debut to Dave Grohl's pre-Nirvana record with Scream.

Contrary to popular belief, not all artists are dropouts.

Collectors' items combine rare audiovisual footage with exclusive merchandise.

It was such a logical move that even his replacement had little objection.

These are the high points and the low ones, too.

All these years later, they still inspire artists and fans.

Prog band painted plenty of bizarre pictures, from "Slippermen" to giant, human-hating hogweed.

From failed pop experiments to symphonic prog masterpieces.

List includes some of the biggest names in rock history.

Just as John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and others lent their signatures to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, so did these artists proclaim their freedom.

Rock's biggest acts have long been obsessed with aliens and unidentified flying objects.

Only a handful of his adventures have graced the big screen. Which are the keepers?