40 Years Ago: Twisted Sister Hits It Big With ‘Stay Hungry’40 Years Ago: Twisted Sister Hits It Big With ‘Stay Hungry’This breakthrough triple-platinum album actually provided a hint of the turmoil to come. Jerry BeachJerry Beach
35 Years Ago: John Mellencamp Gets Dark and Reflective on ‘Big Daddy’35 Years Ago: John Mellencamp Gets Dark and Reflective on ‘Big Daddy’This remains one of his nerviest, most brutally honest, and most often-forgotten projects.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
45 Years Ago: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal Begins45 Years Ago: The New Wave of British Heavy Metal BeginsThis entire movement lasted only two or three years, but it had a huge impact.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
30 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Takes on Ticketmaster Over Fees30 Years Ago: Pearl Jam Takes on Ticketmaster Over FeesThey ended up skipping a summer tour as the battle raged.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
40 Years Ago: Roger Waters Trips on ‘Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking’40 Years Ago: Roger Waters Trips on ‘Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking’Pink Floyd's future turned on this album – and maybe classic rock's, too.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
55 Years Ago: Moody Blues Soar With ‘On the Threshold of a Dream’55 Years Ago: Moody Blues Soar With ‘On the Threshold of a Dream’This album became their first U.K. chart-topper, and first American Top 10 hit.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
35 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Begins to Spiral With ‘Headless Cross’35 Years Ago: Black Sabbath Begins to Spiral With ‘Headless Cross’This may be their most impressive LP not fronted by Ozzy Osbourne or Ronnie James Dio.Eduardo RivadaviaEduardo Rivadavia
55 Years Ago: The Who Debut ‘Tommy’ in Concert55 Years Ago: The Who Debut ‘Tommy’ in ConcertThis historic concert was held a month before the groundbreaking double album arrived.Dave SwansonDave Swanson