35 Years Ago: Lita Ford Breaks Through With ‘Kiss Me Deadly’35 Years Ago: Lita Ford Breaks Through With ‘Kiss Me Deadly’Former Runaways star flirted with new wave on her first big solo hit. Gary GraffGary Graff
How Tom Petty Got the Band Back Together for ‘Mudcrutch’How Tom Petty Got the Band Back Together for ‘Mudcrutch’Petty's first band found success 30 years after their initial go round. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How a Road Trip Inspired REO Speedwagon’s ‘Roll With the Changes’How a Road Trip Inspired REO Speedwagon’s ‘Roll With the Changes’"That was the song that set the stage for the way we would work together moving into the future."Gary GraffGary Graff
45 Years Ago: ‘FM’ Fails as a Film, but Succeeds as a Soundtrack45 Years Ago: ‘FM’ Fails as a Film, but Succeeds as a SoundtrackMartin Mull project launched a great album but couldn't quite reach the status of cult classic.Tyler SageTyler Sage
When ‘Stuck in the Middle With You’ Became Stealers Wheel’s Only HitWhen ‘Stuck in the Middle With You’ Became Stealers Wheel’s Only HitTop 10 song was written in 30 minutes by Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
40 Years Ago: How Krokus’ Slow Climb Influenced ‘Headhunter’40 Years Ago: How Krokus’ Slow Climb Influenced ‘Headhunter’Why they never achieved the multiplatinum heights of Scorpions or Quiet Riot is a mystery.Rob SmithRob Smith
Kiss' 'Creatures of the Night' SingleKiss' 'Creatures of the Night' SingleMr. Mister guitarist Steve Farris can be heard on the 1983 single. Gary GraffGary Graff
Van Halen's 'Black and Blue' at 35Van Halen's 'Black and Blue' at 35Singer's tour exploits left him "bruised up pretty bad, and in the wrong areas."Gary GraffGary Graff
'Owner of a Lonely Heart' at 45'Owner of a Lonely Heart' at 45Producer endured months-long struggle to bring 1983’s “Owner of a Lonely Heart” to fruition.Martin KieltyMartin KieltyMatt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise Hit45 Years Ago: Steve Martin’s ‘King Tut’ Becomes a Surprise HitIt was a beaming, lightly satirical, but mostly silly put-on of a novelty song.Dennis PerkinsDennis Perkins