How Queens of the Stone Age Almost Left 'Little Sister' BehindTrack left over from 'Songs for the Deaf' session helped give them new life after turmoil.Anthony Crislip
Tears for Fears Hit the Big Time With 'Songs From the Big Chair'The synth-pop duo's first LP was ignored in the U.S., but two years later they had a No. 1 album and single.Michael Gallucci
How Billy Idol’s Motorcycle Crash Killed His Movie CareerHe could have been star of ’Terminator 2’ and ‘The Doors’ if he hadn’t mangled his leg.Martin Kielty
When Talk Talk Invented Post-Rock With ‘Spirit of Eden’Mark Hollis’ massive change of direction lost the band its record deal, but inspired a generation of artists in the process.Martin Kielty
From Tragedy to Lucky Escapes: Rock's Lockerbie Bombing StoriesCockney Rebel and Be Bop Deluxe bassist Paul Jeffreys died in the bombing -- and only luck kept John Lydon and the Four Tops from joining him. Martin Kielty
How ‘Wayne’s World 2’ Almost Cost Mike Myers His HouseMike Myers curled up in a fetal position when a studio exec threatened to sue him over the original 'Wayne's World 2' script. Stef Lach
Why Blues Brothers' 'Briefcase Full of Blues' Was a Labor of LoveWhen John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd gathered for this album, there was still some question as to whether they meant it or not.Nick DeRiso
How Duran Duran's 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' Embraced the '80s"The vultures," John Taylor later admitted, "were definitely circling."Annie Zaleski
How U2 Emerged as Arena-Rock Stars on 'Under a Blood Red Sky'A lot of things went wrong before this live project helped made them one of the '80s' biggest concert acts.Nick DeRiso
When Parliament Swam in Funk on ‘Motor Booty Affair’George Clinton and company explore a sexy, funky Atlantis, and hit No. 1 with “Aqua Boogie.” Erica Thompson