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
45 Years Ago: Eagles Finally Piece Together ‘Heartache Tonight’45 Years Ago: Eagles Finally Piece Together ‘Heartache Tonight’They topped the charts for a final time with this jigsaw puzzle of a song.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Eagles Reluctantly Hit No. 1 With ‘Best of My Love’50 Years Ago: Eagles Reluctantly Hit No. 1 With ‘Best of My Love’Ironically, they struggled mightily while trying to piece together this easygoing song. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Years Ago: Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart Dies5 Years Ago: Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart DiesHis arrival led to critically lauded triumphs like '2112' and multiplatinum smashes like 'Moving Pictures.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Go Old-School for Last Top 40 Hit35 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Go Old-School for Last Top 40 HitSuccess was born out of getting-reacquainted sessions held in early 1988 in Barbados.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
60 Years Ago: Why the Who’s First Single Was Not by the Who60 Years Ago: Why the Who’s First Single Was Not by the WhoTheir debut song could be the first example of niche marketing in rock history.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’Will Ferrell's skit was so surreal that it ended up being aired toward the end of an episode.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
40 Years Ago: AC/DC and the ‘Night Stalker’ Murders40 Years Ago: AC/DC and the ‘Night Stalker’ MurdersRichard Ramirez spent a portion of 1984 and '85 committing a string of unspeakable crimes under cover of darkness. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
30 Years Ago: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Begin ‘No Quarter’ Tour30 Years Ago: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Begin ‘No Quarter’ TourLed Zeppelin stars had already shocked fans when they reunited for MTV's 'Unledded' special.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
45 Years Ago: The Tragic Death of AC/DC’s Bon Scott45 Years Ago: The Tragic Death of AC/DC’s Bon ScottHe'd been out drinking with friends when the casual evening took a terrible turn.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
50 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Thunder Road’ Sneak Peek50 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Thunder Road’ Sneak PeekAt the time, one of his defining songs didn’t yet have its famous title.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
35 Years Ago Today...35 Years Ago Today...This disaster's origins can be traced in part to the practice of general admission seating.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
25 Years Ago: Woodstock ’99 Goes Down in Flames25 Years Ago: Woodstock ’99 Goes Down in Flames"This is not the real Woodstock. They messed up. They messed up the whole name of Woodstock."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
50 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Get Serious on ‘From the Mars Hotel’50 Years Ago: Grateful Dead Get Serious on ‘From the Mars Hotel’When dealt with individually, these tracks stand as some of the best moments in their lengthy canon.Tony RettmanTony Rettman