50 Years Ago: David Bowie Gives ‘All the Young Dudes’ to Mott the Hoople50 Years Ago: David Bowie Gives ‘All the Young Dudes’ to Mott the Hoople"I told them I'd write them a hit single," he later said, "and I did."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Unveil Stunning Surround Sound Concert55 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Unveil Stunning Surround Sound ConcertNick Mason has called groundbreaking show the "beginning of the concept we spent the next 20-odd years doing."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Rolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main St.': A Track-by-Track GuideRolling Stones’ ‘Exile on Main St.': A Track-by-Track GuideDiving deeply into one of rock's greatest albums.Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Mashed Potatoes Led to Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Wind Cries Mary’How Mashed Potatoes Led to Jimi Hendrix’s ‘The Wind Cries Mary’Inspiration for the classic song came from an unlikely place. Emily MackEmily Mack
45 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Shatter Attendance Records at the Silverdome45 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Shatter Attendance Records at the SilverdomeRockers broke attendance record for single-act indoor concert.Gary GraffGary Graff
50 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Debut, Then Splinter50 Years Ago: Electric Light Orchestra Debut, Then SplinterIssues included costs, the sound and the fragile creative partnership between Roy Wood and Jeff Lynne.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
60 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Debuts ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’60 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Debuts ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’Dashed off verses from 1962 later became an accidental anthem for social justice. Allison RappAllison Rapp
30 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s ‘Adrenalize’ Marks the End of an Era30 Years Ago: Def Leppard’s ‘Adrenalize’ Marks the End of an EraA look back at the last glam-metal album to top the Billboard 200.Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
How Tom Petty Crafted the Legacy-Defining ‘American Girl’How Tom Petty Crafted the Legacy-Defining ‘American Girl’One of the Heartbreakers' most enduring songs began on acoustic guitar. Allison RappAllison Rapp
45 Years Ago: The Three Stooges Inspire Kiss’ ‘Calling Dr. Love’45 Years Ago: The Three Stooges Inspire Kiss’ ‘Calling Dr. Love’'Rock and Roll Over' single was inspired by slapstick trio's 1934 film 'Men in Black.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli