40 Years Ago: Toto ‘IV': Beyond ‘Africa’40 Years Ago: Toto ‘IV': Beyond ‘Africa’Their lone chart-topper remains a concert sing-along staple and their signature song. But there's more to the LP.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago: The Go-Go’s Take ‘Beauty and the Beat’ to No. 140 Years Ago: The Go-Go’s Take ‘Beauty and the Beat’ to No. 1Their debut remains the only chart-topping album written and performed by an all-female rock band.Rob SmithRob Smith
When Van Halen’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Set Turned Into a Bloody MessWhen Van Halen’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Set Turned Into a Bloody MessBand's third-to-last televised performance recovered from a bloody start.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
U2 Took Over Downtown L.A. for ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’U2 Took Over Downtown L.A. for ‘Where The Streets Have No Name’Clip for 'Joshua Tree' track was inspired by Beatles’ final rooftop performance from 'Let It Be.'Marah EakinMarah Eakin
Brian May Recalls How Queen Fans Helped Write ‘We Will Rock You’Brian May Recalls How Queen Fans Helped Write ‘We Will Rock You’An excited crowd response can go a long way.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
45 Years Ago: How Stevie Nicks’ Three-Chord ‘Dreams’ Turned Into a No. 1 Hit45 Years Ago: How Stevie Nicks’ Three-Chord ‘Dreams’ Turned Into a No. 1 HitOne of Fleetwood Mac's most beloved hits didn't impress everyone at first.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Duran Duran May Not Have Formed if Bedroom Studios Had ExistedDuran Duran May Not Have Formed if Bedroom Studios Had ExistedBassist John Taylor says all five classic-era members would have worked individually.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ann Wilson’s Offer to Front Led Zeppelin Was Met With ‘Crickets’Ann Wilson’s Offer to Front Led Zeppelin Was Met With ‘Crickets’When Led Zep members were auditioning potential singers, the Heart frontwoman threw her hat in the ring.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Def Leppard Drew on Bart Simpson for ‘Let’s Get Rocked’When Def Leppard Drew on Bart Simpson for ‘Let’s Get Rocked’Hit single and fun video provided respite for a band still working to overcome Steve Clark's death.Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
How Huey Lewis Scored a Surprise Hit With ‘Jacob’s Ladder’How Huey Lewis Scored a Surprise Hit With ‘Jacob’s Ladder’"It wasn't meant to be a single," frontman admits.Gary GraffGary Graff
Daryl Hall Says Van Halen Asked Him to Replace David Lee RothDaryl Hall Says Van Halen Asked Him to Replace David Lee RothThe Van Halen star also credited Hall & Oates with inspiring his band's biggest hit. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Why Georgia Satellites Were Surprised to Have a Big HitWhy Georgia Satellites Were Surprised to Have a Big HitComparisons to Rockpile and the Rolling Stones followed early success with "Keep Your Hands to Yourself."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw