50 Years Ago: ‘Already Gone’ Pushes Eagles Into Rock50 Years Ago: ‘Already Gone’ Pushes Eagles Into RockFirst single with Don Felder helped them court a rock AM-radio audience.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
55 Years Ago: A John Lennon Song Heals the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’55 Years Ago: A John Lennon Song Heals the Beatles After ‘Let It Be’Without it, they might never have rebounded from crushing disappointment to complete 'Abbey Road.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
35 Years Ago: The Who Begin an Overstuffed, Widely Criticized Reunion35 Years Ago: The Who Begin an Overstuffed, Widely Criticized ReunionThere were plenty of reasons for the band to remain retired. Here's why they didn't.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
How Rock Music Was Reshaped on the Morning of 9/11How Rock Music Was Reshaped on the Morning of 9/11The tragedy cast a long shadow on the rock world and, in the days that followed, that shadow only lengthened. 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
55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to Spread55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to SpreadHe is alive and well, but a well-placed rumor had some thinking otherwise. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
55 Years Ago: CSN Becomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young55 Years Ago: CSN Becomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and YoungTrio brought Neil Young on board shortly after releasing their debut album.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff