1965 Rock News1965 Rock NewsNineteen sixty-five was one of the most dynamic and groundbreaking years in rock music history. Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
Why the Wheels Came Off the Kiss Empire on ‘Dynasty’Why the Wheels Came Off the Kiss Empire on ‘Dynasty’The worst part? They totally saw it coming. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How ‘Alive III’ Broke the Mold for Kiss’ Concert LPsHow ‘Alive III’ Broke the Mold for Kiss’ Concert LPsThird in series turned out to be the last major hurrah for this lineup.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
How Alice Cooper Toned It Down for the ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ TourHow Alice Cooper Toned It Down for the ‘Welcome to My Nightmare’ TourThese dates were specifically designed to introduce a more mainstream-friendly persona to the masses.Sterling WhitakerSterling Whitaker
How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’How Frank Zappa Broke Every Rule With His Solo Debut ‘Lumpy Gravy’He really wasn't a "rock" musician. That fact is cemented on this first album.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
The History of New Wave of British Heavy MetalThe History of New Wave of British Heavy MetalThe entire movement really only lasted two or three years, but it had a huge impact.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
50 Years Ago: Kent State Massacre Inspires CSNY’s ‘Ohio’50 Years Ago: Kent State Massacre Inspires CSNY’s ‘Ohio’On May 4, 1970, National Guardsmen squared off against anti-war demonstrators on the campus of Ohio’s Kent State University.Frank MastropoloFrank Mastropolo
30 Years Ago: Stevie Ray Vaughan Kicks Off His Final Tour30 Years Ago: Stevie Ray Vaughan Kicks Off His Final TourOn May 4, 1989, legendary Texas blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan kicked off the last tour of his short, celebrated career. Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff
How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’How John Lennon and Paul McCartney Almost Reunited on ‘Saturday Night Live’It was meant as a joke but it turned into, arguably, the greatest missed opportunity in rock history.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
The Day Phil Spector Was Convicted of MurderThe Day Phil Spector Was Convicted of MurderHe'd built his professional profile around a now-trademark "Wall of Sound" technique in the studio.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Secret History of the Doors’ Bass PlayersThe Secret History of the Doors’ Bass PlayersThe Doors did not have a bass player. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
When a Doors Show Ended With Jim Morrison Dragged OffstageWhen a Doors Show Ended With Jim Morrison Dragged OffstageHe'd reportedly "been drinking all day" by the time they went on at the Boston Arena.Jeff GilesJeff Giles