Steve Perry's 'Oh Sherrie' at 40Steve Perry's 'Oh Sherrie' at 40Co-writer Randy Goodrum calls this a "perfect record," but nothing came easy. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Revisiting Van Halen's First ShowRevisiting Van Halen's First ShowIt marked a major step for the band, even though there were only four people in the audience.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
30 Years Ago: Madonna Drops 14 F-Bombs During Letterman Interview30 Years Ago: Madonna Drops 14 F-Bombs During Letterman Interview“You realize this is being broadcast, don’t you?”Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He Predicted50 Years Ago: Elvis Songwriter Dies in Poverty, as He PredictedArthur Crudup was paid only a few thousand dollars in his lifetime and gave up pursuing fairness before he died.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Twenty-year-old Kurt Jefferis was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Aerosmith's 'Same Old Song & Dance'Aerosmith's 'Same Old Song & Dance''Get Your Wings' lead single teased out the band's swagger and sensuality — with a guest guitarist to boot.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Go-Go's 'Talk Show' at 40Go-Go's 'Talk Show' at 40Drugs, fighting, egos - everything came to a head on the group's 1984 album. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Kiss Played Last Vincent ShowWhen Kiss Played Last Vincent ShowIt marked the end of a brief, productive-yet-volatile partnership.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
40 Years Ago: Billy Crystal Brings Fernando to ‘Saturday Night Live’40 Years Ago: Billy Crystal Brings Fernando to ‘Saturday Night Live’The character would become hugely popular, but his debut was less than "mahvelous." Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Will John Corabi’s Motley Crue Album Ever Get Respect?Will John Corabi’s Motley Crue Album Ever Get Respect?The 1994 LP deserves a better legacy. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
When Soundgarden and NIN Released Iconic Albums on the Same DayWhen Soundgarden and NIN Released Iconic Albums on the Same Day'Superunknown' and 'The Downward Spiral' both arrived on March 8, 1994.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
SNL: 'Wayne’s World' Will FlopSNL: 'Wayne’s World' Will FlopThere were low expectations for the sketch when it debuted on Feb. 18, 1989. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin