25 Years Ago: Motley Crue Struggle to Move Ahead With New Singer
In 1992, with the biggest record of their career behind them and 25 million of Elektra Records' dollars in the bank, Motley Crue seemed poised to scale even greater heights.
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25 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Leads to Van Halen Split
Sammy Hagar adds two new songs to a solo-career greatest hits collection, leading to a dispute with his Van Halen bandmates.
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.
How Billy Joel Toughened Up on ‘Glass Houses’
Turns out, fame just added sharper corners and greater heft to the chip Billy Joel had on his shoulder.
When John Lennon Said the Beatles Were More Popular Than Jesus
On March 4, 1966, an article appeared in the 'London Evening Standard' that would cause an uproar and ripple for some time.
How Metallica Crafted a Metal Masterpiece in ‘Master of Puppets’
When the decade wound down, there were many candidates for “most important heavy metal album of the ‘80s.”
When Whitesnake Played Their First Concert
The collapse of David Coverdale's former band Deep Purple had been one of the most spectacular of the '70s.