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
How 'Livin' on a Prayer' Solidified Bon Jovi's Rock Chart SuccessHow 'Livin' on a Prayer' Solidified Bon Jovi's Rock Chart Success"No. 1 was great, don't get me wrong. But a No. 1 rock song - we were a rock band, ya know?"Gary GraffGary Graff
The Steely Dan Song Steve Gadd Didn’t Remember Playing OnThe Steely Dan Song Steve Gadd Didn’t Remember Playing OnTo be fair, the drum legend was pretty busy in the '70s.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How Van Halen’s ‘(Oh) Pretty Woman’ Led to Rushed ‘Diver Down’How Van Halen’s ‘(Oh) Pretty Woman’ Led to Rushed ‘Diver Down’Top 20 hit prompted Warner Bros. to demand immediate follow-up album. Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours': A Track-by-Track GuideFleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours': A Track-by-Track GuideThe stories behind the band's masterpiece.Allison RappAllison Rapp
20 Years Ago: U2 Pay Tribute to 9/11’s Fallen at the Super Bowl20 Years Ago: U2 Pay Tribute to 9/11’s Fallen at the Super BowlSurprise attack had just changed the New York City skyline forever while leaving thousands dead.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
10 Times Elton John Rereleased His Songs With Other Artists10 Times Elton John Rereleased His Songs With Other ArtistsHe's made a habit of revisiting old tracks with new friends. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When George Michael Helped Elton John Hit No. 1When George Michael Helped Elton John Hit No. 1Veteran initially didn't want to release their duet of "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Was Nikki Sixx Ever Asked to Join Quiet Riot?Was Nikki Sixx Ever Asked to Join Quiet Riot?Motley Crue bassist says he was offered the gig, but others insist it never happened.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: How Huey Lewis Found Success With ‘Picture This’40 Years Ago: How Huey Lewis Found Success With ‘Picture This’Self-produced sophomore LP also featured contributions from Mutt Lange and Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
How the Beatles Influenced ABBA’s ‘Waterloo’How the Beatles Influenced ABBA’s ‘Waterloo’Bjorn Ulvaeus says the Fab Four were the "biggest inspiration" behind the Swedish group's 1974 hit. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
40 Years Ago: Why a B-52’s Collaboration With David Byrne Fizzled40 Years Ago: Why a B-52’s Collaboration With David Byrne FizzledTroubled 'Mesopotamia' sessions ultimately yielded only six complete songs.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso