When Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansWhen Ray Davies Was Shot in the Leg in New OrleansLike many British rockers of his generation, the Kinks frontman has a big crush on America. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
The History of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s BBC BanThe History of the Jimi Hendrix Experience’s BBC BanHendrix's infamous appearance on Lulu's show took place on Jan. 4, 1969.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
The Day Keith Moon Accidentally Ran Over and Killed His ChauffeurThe Day Keith Moon Accidentally Ran Over and Killed His ChauffeurKeith Moon accidentally ran over his chauffeur on Jan. 4, 1970.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘Two Virgins’ Was Seized by PoliceWhy John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s ‘Two Virgins’ Was Seized by PoliceIf authorities in New Jersey had their way, every last copy would have been destroyed.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When the Beatles Tried, but Failed, to ‘Get Back’ to Their RootsWhen the Beatles Tried, but Failed, to ‘Get Back’ to Their RootsThe band was in a free fall as 1969 began. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
When Kenney Jones Joined the WhoWhen Kenney Jones Joined the WhoThe veteran drummer was already highly regarded when he got the unexpected opportunity of a lifetime.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
Why Grand Funk Railroad’s Equipment Was Once Seized After a ShowWhy Grand Funk Railroad’s Equipment Was Once Seized After a ShowThey were one of the hottest acts in the country at the time. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
Why the Rolling Stones Shelved Their ‘Rock and Roll Circus’Why the Rolling Stones Shelved Their ‘Rock and Roll Circus’Meant as a showcase for the elite in British rock, this project lingered unseen for nearly 30 years.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day Bill Wyman Walked Away From the Rolling StonesThe Day Bill Wyman Walked Away From the Rolling StonesAfter playing with the band for more than 30 years, Bill Wyman walked away from the Rolling Stones in December 1992.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
How the Eagles ReunitedHow the Eagles ReunitedHell began freezing over in late 1993, thanks to country star Travis Tritt.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Revisiting the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway ConcertRevisiting the Rolling Stones’ Altamont Speedway ConcertA murder at this show effectively brought the peace-and-love ethos of the '60s to a jarring end.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
The Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpThe Day Led Zeppelin Broke UpIt had been approximately two months since the tragic death of their drummer John Bonham.Chad ChildersChad Childers