The Troubled History of Van Halen’s ‘III’ With Gary Cherone
Their recording career hit first major road bump with debut of the band's third singer.
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When Motley Crue Struggled to Move Ahead With a New Singer
With the biggest record of their career behind them, the band seemed poised to scale even greater heights.
Did Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Lead to Van Halen Split?
He was contractually obligated to release this greatest-hits collection but then added two new songs.
Don Henley Confirms That the Eagles Are Done
Don Henley is already considering his next solo move, which could be quite different from the recent country-focused 'Cass County.'
Keith Emerson of Emerson Lake and Palmer Dies
Emerson Lake and Palmer bandmate Carl Palmer has confirmed that Keith Emerson passed last night in Santa Monica, Calif.
Lars Ulrich Says Metallica Are ‘Quite Far Along’ With New Album
Metallica's next studio effort could be completed as soon as this spring, drummer Lars Ulrich says.
Vivian Campbell Calls $2,000 Spent for Wig He Doesn’t Wear a Cancer Life Lesson
Upon learning of his cancer diagnosis, Vivian Campbell spent $2,000 on a custom wig that he says he never wears after coming to terms with his appearance.
45 Years Ago: Billy Joel Toughens Up on ‘Glass Houses’
Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip he had on his shoulder.
When John Lennon Said the Beatles Were More Popular Than Jesus
This controversy sparked death threats, becoming one of the reasons why they decided to stop touring.
Master of Puppets
Heavy metal effectively came of age in the '80s, as it coalesced into a bona fide rock 'n' roll subgenre.