Michael Christopher
How Black Sabbath Survived the ’80s
The '80s started off promisingly enough for Black Sabbath, but then they suffered through a merry-go-round of lineup changes.
How Aerosmith Survived the ’80s
There wasn’t a band filled with more uncertainty entering the '80s than Aerosmith.
5 Reasons Jane’s Addiction Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
We make the case for Jane's Addiction's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
25 Years Ago: Aerosmith Take a Deep Dive Into Their Past With ‘Pandora’s Box’
Spread out across three discs, this Aerosmith collection delivered something for everyone.
20 Years Ago: ‘Hype!’ Documents The Grunge Explosion
'Hype!,' a documentary about the explosion of the Seattle grunge scene and its aftermath, was released on Nov. 8, 1996.
25 Years Ago: Izzy Stradlin Leaves Guns N’ Roses
Guns N’ Roses were at their peak in 1991, having just released a pair of follow-up albums to their 1987 game-changing debut Appetite for Destruction
Why the First Van Halen-David Lee Roth Reunion Turned to S—
This brief mid-'90s homecoming ended with a thud – or, more specifically, a scathing open letter.
How John Mellencamp Became Johnny Cougar on His Debut Album, ‘Chestnut Street Incident’
He'd likely be the first to admit that 'Chestnut Street Incident' isn't his favorite.
AC/DC Play Last ‘Rock or Bust’ Show in Philadelphia: Photos, Set List, Review
We've got photos, the set list and a full report from the last show on AC/DC's Rock or Bust tour.
The Day Jim Morrison Was Buried
When the Doors singer died, all the requisite boxes were ticked for an old-fashioned mystery.