Ultimate Classic Rock

He followed a distinctive orbit after leaving the band.

This nationally broadcast reunion was as emotionally resonant for fans as it was brief for the participants.

Ace Frehley's best Kiss songs demonstrated just how much talent, wit and unique personality he contributed to their meteoric rise to fame as the group's original lead guitarist. At first content just to play guitar and contribute a song or so per album, Frehley's role in the group expanded to include more and more lead vocal work...

You many not break into Hulk-sized fits of anger while revisiting these records, but we advise a calming drink beforehand all the same.

There were long car rides, tiny stages and embarrassing situations on the way to stardom.

With all of the compilations and discography padding the band has released over the years, it's easy to forget that their studio output boils down to fewer than 15 LPs.

Long-tenured musician played alongside Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.

Crafting a solo career has been something of a quest for Led Zeppelin's former frontman.

At 21, the drummer was already a grizzled veteran of the Washington, D.C., rock scene.