Rock and Culture Anniversaries

This was the nexus point between what could have been the end of group and an entirely new beginning.

This tragedy cast a long shadow on the rock world and, in the days that followed, that shadow only lengthened.

They were on the verge of something big in 1980 – but only after a period of sudden adversity.

They sounded like everybody — and nobody — else.

In the end, these stumbles were just another part of their legend.

Only two members had enjoyed longer tenures when he was let go. They were the only two who mattered.

Their frontman's death wasn't the end of the band's classic era. Instead, it was 'Made in Heaven.'

This nationally broadcast reunion was as emotionally resonant for fans as it was brief for the participants.

Just how "live" was it?

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards found their musical partnership again on this platinum-selling international Top 5 hit.

Two legends grew up around this 1974 appearance with Elton John. One was true, but the other was not.

This was their last album of the '70s – and in more ways than one.