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How the Monterey Pop Festival Changed Music Forever
Forget Woodstock. This is the festival that really altered the way pop culture worked.

35 Years Ago: Duran Duran Invents the ’80s on ‘Rio’
Duran Duran's second album turned them into global stars and helped create the visual aesthetic that defined the decade.

How Styx Stepped Toward a Bright Future on ‘Crystal Ball’
Go ahead and get all the "Mr. Roboto" jokes out of your system, because 'Crystal Ball' is no laughing matter.

Bob Seger Albums Ranked Worst to Best
He boasts one of the most mysterious catalogs of any major rock star, but have no fear we've sorted it all out for you.

How Paul McCartney Pared Down on ‘Unplugged’
“This is how we started out, you know,” he said during the 1991 all-acoustic performance.

How Peter Gabriel Conquered the World With ‘So’
Between Genesis and early solo outings, he was already a rock star. Then he went supernova.

Key Members Who’ve Been Snubbed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
They all suffered a particularly cruel fate: Being left out.

How Bob Seger Finally Broke Out With ‘Live Bullet’
This double LP arrived precisely at the midpoint of his transformation from rock ‘n’ roll journeyman to arena-rocking celebrity.

10 Great Classic Rock Merle Haggard Covers
The late Merle Haggard's songs found a home in some famous rock 'n' roll hearts.

How Keith Emerson Changed the World
The Hendrix of the Hammond pioneered prog and became rock's first real keyboard king.