25 Years Ago: Van Halen Asks Gary Cherone to Leave25 Years Ago: Van Halen Asks Gary Cherone to LeaveOne album and a tour, then it was over. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
45 Years Ago: Ace Frehley Derails Kiss’ ‘Tom Snyder’ Appearance45 Years Ago: Ace Frehley Derails Kiss’ ‘Tom Snyder’ AppearancePersonality conflicts were suddenly made public on live national television.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
15 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Plays His Final Show15 Years Ago: Ronnie James Dio Plays His Final ShowHeaven and Hell's tour closer in Atlantic City would be the last time onstage.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
55 Years Ago: Crazy Horse Debuts on Neil Young’s Second Album55 Years Ago: Crazy Horse Debuts on Neil Young’s Second AlbumHe needed a band that shared his vision. So, he stole one.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’25 Years Ago: ‘Saturday Night Live’ Demands ‘More Cowbell’Will Ferrell's skit was so surreal that it ended up being aired toward the end of an episode.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
45 Years Ago: The Tragic Death of AC/DC’s Bon Scott45 Years Ago: The Tragic Death of AC/DC’s Bon ScottHe'd been out drinking with friends when the casual evening took a terrible turn.Dave SwansonDave Swanson
55 Years Ago: Mick Ronson Plays His First Show With David Bowie55 Years Ago: Mick Ronson Plays His First Show With David Bowie"We’re all thankful for both of them, but especially for both of them combined."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
50 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Thunder Road’ Sneak Peek50 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Thunder Road’ Sneak PeekAt the time, one of his defining songs didn’t yet have its famous title.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
55 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Breaks up With Band of Gypsys Onstage55 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Breaks up With Band of Gypsys OnstageThere were plenty of memorable gigs throughout his too-brief career, but none was more infamous than this one.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
45 Years Ago: Alice Cooper and Ann Landers Debate Necrophilia45 Years Ago: Alice Cooper and Ann Landers Debate NecrophiliaHe didn't roll over and play dead when the famous advice columnist criticized "Cold Ethyl."Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to Spread55 Years Ago: Beatles’ ‘Paul Is Dead’ Rumors Begin to SpreadHe is alive and well, but a well-placed rumor had some thinking otherwise. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
55 Years Ago: CSN Becomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young55 Years Ago: CSN Becomes Crosby, Stills, Nash and YoungTrio brought Neil Young on board shortly after releasing their debut album.Corbin ReiffCorbin Reiff