Michael Christopher
25 Years Ago: Aerosmith Take a Deep Dive Into Their Past With ‘Pandora’s Box’
Spread out across three discs, this Aerosmith collection delivered something for everyone.
How Ozzy Osbourne Survived the ’80s
As the dawn of the '80s drew near, Ozzy Osbourne was hardly in a good place financially, mentally or otherwise.
25 Years Ago: Izzy Stradlin Leaves Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses were at their peak in 1991, having just released a pair of follow-up albums to their 1987 game-changing debut Appetite for Destruction
Top 10 Post-Van Halen Sammy Hagar Songs
Anybody expecting him to quietly fade away after an unceremonious 1996 dismissal was in for a big surprise.
When Anthrax Refused to Change Their Name After Bio-Terrorism Scare
There’s no way to overstate the unease and turmoil felt in the wake of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Why Pink Floyd Played Pompeii Without an Audience
They recorded a legendary concert film in the Italian city over a four-day period – all alone.
Why the First Van Halen-David Lee Roth Reunion Turned to S—
This brief mid-'90s homecoming ended with a thud – or, more specifically, a scathing open letter.
How John Mellencamp Became Johnny Cougar on His Debut Album, ‘Chestnut Street Incident’
He'd likely be the first to admit that 'Chestnut Street Incident' isn't his favorite.
AC/DC Play Last ‘Rock or Bust’ Show in Philadelphia: Photos, Set List, Review
We've got photos, the set list and a full report from the last show on AC/DC's Rock or Bust tour.
25 Years Ago: Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991 Tour Kicks Off
Lynyrd Skynyrd began the second tour of the Johnny Van Zant era on July 17, 1991 in Baton Rouge, La., a city laced with tragedy in the band's history.
The Day Jim Morrison Was Buried
When the Doors singer died, all the requisite boxes were ticked for an old-fashioned mystery.
30 Years Ago: Run-D.M.C. Release ‘Walk This Way’ and Help Aerosmith’s Comeback
The impact of the legendary collaboration between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. on a reworking of “Walk This Way” cannot be overstated.