James Stafford

For his 2006 album, Beck provided fans with blank graph paper, a bunch of stickers and the ability to create a cover the same sort of way he manipulates music.

Just as their music was moving further away from darkness, Alice in Chains released what would end up being their final album with frontman Layne Staley.

The Clash tried to return to their roots with their sixth and final album, but 'Cut the Crap' brought an ugly end to the band's career.

Meet Sidney, the rescue dog that became an album cover superstar.

While it's almost expected of metal bands to push the envelope when it comes to album artwork, it's a little more shocking when other bands do it.

For their second album, Jeff Tweedy and Wilco moved further from their roots in Uncle Tupelo and released a 19-song collection as eclectic as it was ambitious.

Bill Berry's departure marked a whole new direction for R.E.M. Were their fans ready for it?

It's been two decades since the world lost Shannon Hoon. We take a look back on the life and untimely death of Blind Melon's charismatic singer.

U2 emerged out of Ireland with their debut in 1980 and the only thing bigger than their sound was their potential.

R.E.M. with Warren Zevon on vocals? It happened 25 years ago.