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
45 Years Ago: The Wheels Pop Off With Kiss’ ‘Dynasty’45 Years Ago: The Wheels Pop Off With Kiss’ ‘Dynasty’The worst part? They saw it coming. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
40 Years Ago: Twisted Sister Hits It Big With ‘Stay Hungry’40 Years Ago: Twisted Sister Hits It Big With ‘Stay Hungry’This breakthrough triple-platinum album actually provided a hint of the turmoil to come. Jerry BeachJerry Beach
35 Years Ago: John Mellencamp Gets Dark and Reflective on ‘Big Daddy’35 Years Ago: John Mellencamp Gets Dark and Reflective on ‘Big Daddy’This remains one of his nerviest, most brutally honest, and most often-forgotten projects.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso