40 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Dirty Work'40 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Dirty Work'This LP arrived during a low ebb in the relationship between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: The Who’s ‘You Better You Bet’ Marks a Huge Transition45 Years Ago: The Who’s ‘You Better You Bet’ Marks a Huge TransitionThis was one of the few times in the early '80s when Pete Townshend shared a truly great track with the band. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: The Making of R.E.M.’s Breakthrough ‘Losing My Religion’35 Years Ago: The Making of R.E.M.’s Breakthrough ‘Losing My Religion’Anyone looking for the match-light moment when they exploded onto the national scene needs to search no further. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
David Bowie's 'Station to Station' RevisitedDavid Bowie's 'Station to Station' RevisitedComing off his first No. 1 single and in the middle of a nasty cocaine addiction, he made one of his best albums.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Bob Dylan’s ‘Desire’ Shaped by an Evolving Creative JourneyBob Dylan’s ‘Desire’ Shaped by an Evolving Creative JourneyLike many albums in his extensive discography, this one didn't start the way it ended up.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Remembering David Bowie's 'Blackstar'Remembering David Bowie's 'Blackstar'He orchestrated this departure with a familiar sense of mystery and panache.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: Eagles’ ‘Seven Bridges Road’ Takes a Winding Path to the Top 4045 Years Ago: Eagles’ ‘Seven Bridges Road’ Takes a Winding Path to the Top 40Future hit actually began life along a lonesome country highway outside Montgomery, Alabama.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
John Lennon's 'Plastic Ono Band' TriumphJohn Lennon's 'Plastic Ono Band' TriumphThis was more than a kiss-off to the Beatles. It was his demolition of everything the previous decade stood for.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
30 Years Ago: Queen Pulls Together Again for ‘Made in Heaven’30 Years Ago: Queen Pulls Together Again for ‘Made in Heaven’Their frontman's death wasn't the end of the band's classic era. Instead, it was 'Made in Heaven.' Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Simon and Garfunkel Reunite on ‘Saturday Night Live’50 Years Ago: Simon and Garfunkel Reunite on ‘Saturday Night Live’This nationally broadcast reunion was as emotionally resonant for fans as it was brief for the participants.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
20 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Rekindle the Past on ‘A Bigger Bang’20 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Rekindle the Past on ‘A Bigger Bang’Mick Jagger and Keith Richards found their musical partnership again on this platinum-selling international Top 5 hit.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
60 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Continues to Divide Fans After Newport60 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Continues to Divide Fans After NewportInitial shows with the Band produced more ferocious reactions to his new electric sound.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso