45 Years Ago: Eagles Finally Piece Together ‘Heartache Tonight’45 Years Ago: Eagles Finally Piece Together ‘Heartache Tonight’They topped the charts for a final time with this jigsaw puzzle of a song.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago: Queen Steals the Show at Live Aid40 Years Ago: Queen Steals the Show at Live AidExpectations weren't all that high for one of the festival's signature moments.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
50 Years Ago: Eagles Reluctantly Hit No. 1 With ‘Best of My Love’50 Years Ago: Eagles Reluctantly Hit No. 1 With ‘Best of My Love’Ironically, they struggled mightily while trying to piece together this easygoing song. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
25 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Black Crowes at the Greek25 Years Ago: Jimmy Page Joins Black Crowes at the GreekHistoric collaboration had a winding path to record store shelves. Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
5 Years Ago: Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart Dies5 Years Ago: Rush Drummer and Lyricist Neil Peart DiesHis arrival led to critically lauded triumphs like '2112' and multiplatinum smashes like 'Moving Pictures.'Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
20 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Plays His Last Show With Van Halen20 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar Plays His Last Show With Van HalenHopes for a global resurgence ended in Arizona after 80 tense concerts.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
35 Years Ago: Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ Comeback35 Years Ago: Neil Young’s ‘Rockin’ in the Free World’ ComebackThis late-period triumph couldn't have been created in a more offhanded manner.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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
35 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Go Old-School for Last Top 40 Hit35 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Go Old-School for Last Top 40 HitSuccess was born out of getting-reacquainted sessions held in early 1988 in Barbados.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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