Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Producer, who popularized the "Wall of Sound" technique, died of natural causes.

Their debut LP 'Climbing!' featured the signature, cowbell-heavy single "Mississippi Queen."

It was a year of monolithic rock albums and intimate singer-songwriter releases.

Guitarist suffered from multiple final issues while battling long-term cancer.

Hookers & Blow's version of "Tramped Underfoot" features Quiet Riot drummer, who recently died from pancreatic cancer.

"I hate what Kiss is doing with the guys with Ace [Frehley] and Peter [Criss'] makeup on — I'm not a fan," says Twisted Sister singer.

Band's 1983 LP originally had an even darker — if only slightly tweaked — title.

Grueling trek was hugely profitable — but it also helped catalyze the exit of singer Vince Neil.

Our writers debate which decade produced the best studio material, whether synths were helpful or harmful and which tour they'd time-travel to attend.

We're celebrating our ninth birthday by looking back at some classic LPs by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, David Bowie and more.