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
40 Years Ago: Tears for Fears Hit With 'Songs From the Big Chair'40 Years Ago: 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
45 Years Ago: Blues Brothers' Debut Becomes a Labor of Love45 Years Ago: Blues Brothers' Debut Becomes a Labor of LoveAt first, some questioned whether John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd meant it or not.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
How Duran Duran's 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' Embraced the '80sHow Duran Duran's 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' Embraced the '80s"The vultures," John Taylor later admitted, "were definitely circling."Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
40 Years Ago: U2 Become Arena-Rockers on 'Under a Blood Red Sky'40 Years Ago: U2 Become Arena-Rockers 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 DeRisoNick DeRiso