U2 Goes Minimalist on ‘With or Without You’U2 Goes Minimalist on ‘With or Without You’U2 almost got sick of 'With or Without You' before Bono helped rescue the slow-building song from the trash heap. It became the band's first No. 1 U.S. hit.Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With 'Out of Time'How R.E.M. Threw Out the Rule Book Then Became Superstars With 'Out of Time'Gutsy and creatively free, 'Out of Time' did things other R.E.M. albums hadn't.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With 'Collapse Into Now'How R.E.M. Drew to a Close With 'Collapse Into Now'Instead of falling apart amid the usual rock-band squabbles, they left on their own terms. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Queens of the Stone Age Almost Left 'Little Sister' BehindHow 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 CrislipAnthony Crislip
How Tears for Fears Hit With 'Songs From the Big Chair'How Tears for Fears Hit 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 GallucciMichael Gallucci
How Billy Idol’s Motorcycle Crash Killed His Movie CareerHow 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 KieltyMartin Kielty
When Talk Talk Invented Post-Rock With ‘Spirit of Eden’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 KieltyMartin Kielty
From Tragedy to Lucky Escapes: Rock's Lockerbie Bombing StoriesFrom 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 KieltyMartin Kielty
How ‘Wayne’s World 2’ Almost Cost Mike Myers His HouseHow ‘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 LachStef Lach
Why Blues Brothers' 'Briefcase Full of Blues' Was a Labor of LoveWhy 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 DeRisoNick DeRiso