Michael Christopher

A post-Grammys surge helped Adele's '21' block Van Halen's 'A Different Kind of Truth' from the top spot.

Band reconnected with David Lee Roth for the single, but things did not sail along smoothly.

The thunderous backbone to Led Zeppelin’s sound went silent on Sept. 25, 1980.

Rewritten track was dubbed “God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to You II.”

First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.

Ratings fell when the popular character was killed off, so the prime-time soap opera invented a way to bring him back.

Filmmakers had to find a new antagonist for the slasher sequel.

Band's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.

All of the songs and artists referenced by Joe Elliott in the final single from the blockbuster album.

From synths to New Wave, the year's evident musical shifts deeply impacted the future of rock 'n' roll.