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: 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
35 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Rebounds With ‘Flowers in the Dirt’35 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Rebounds With ‘Flowers in the Dirt’He emerged from a lengthy recording hiatus with songs that were livelier – and more Beatles-esque – than anything he'd done in years.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Transforms Bruce Springsteen40 Years Ago: ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ Transforms Bruce SpringsteenOnce simply a successful musician, he became one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
55 Years Ago: Elton John’s ‘Empty Sky’ Hints at Greatness to Come55 Years Ago: Elton John’s ‘Empty Sky’ Hints at Greatness to ComeThis isn't a bad record by any means, but it remains a product of the time.Matt SpringerMatt Springer
55 Years Ago: The Who Changes Rock Forever With ‘Tommy’55 Years Ago: The Who Changes Rock Forever With ‘Tommy’Pete Townshend wanted to capitalize on the album as a continuous art form.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek