Ultimate Classic Rock

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.

He officially closed one chapter of his career and began another by taking the stage with special guest Eddie Van Halen.

These artists' biggest hits and introductory songs followed them for decades.

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards found their musical partnership again on this platinum-selling international Top 5 hit.

Debut with Randy Rhoads and ‘Blizzard of Ozz’ band took place in English hotel under fake name.

Initial shows with the Band produced more ferocious reactions to his new electric sound.

The track was ultimately cut from 1975's 'Born to Run.'

There was a time when they were called "the only band that matters."