15 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Plays His Final Show15 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Plays His Final ShowHeaven and Hell's tour closer in Atlantic City would be the last time onstage.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
40 Years Ago: Van Halen Scores Last David Lee Roth-Era Hit40 Years Ago: Van Halen Scores Last David Lee Roth-Era HitIt’s about a car, perhaps a stripper or both – but this marked the pinnacle of their world dominance.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Top 10 Dickey Betts SongsTop 10 Dickey Betts SongsOur list tends to focus more on the rootsy side of the Allman Brothers Band's sound – and that's fitting.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Day Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli Tied the KnotThe Day Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli Tied the KnotHe was a guitar god with one of rock's fastest-rising young bands and she was a sitcom star with a squeaky-clean image. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: Neil Peart Plays His First Show With Rush50 Years Ago: Neil Peart Plays His First Show With RushContrary to popular belief, this wasn’t their initial American concert. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
55 Years Ago: Creedence Finds Its Center With ‘Green River’55 Years Ago: Creedence Finds Its Center With ‘Green River’John Fogerty has called this his favorite album.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: Neil Peart’s Arrival Transforms Rush50 Years Ago: Neil Peart’s Arrival Transforms RushGeddy Lee wasn't exactly blown away by the first meeting with his future bandmate.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
50 Years Ago: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Launch ‘Doom Tour’50 Years Ago: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young Launch ‘Doom Tour’It wasn't long before they were back to fighting again.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
35 Years Ago: Yes Branches Off Into Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe35 Years Ago: Yes Branches Off Into Anderson Bruford Wakeman HoweThey'd enjoyed a massive comeback after adopting a more radio-friendly sound, but the good times didn't last. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Fans Trash Madison Square Garden40 Years Ago: Judas Priest Fans Trash Madison Square GardenTalk about breaking the law.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso