Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

The actress appeared on the covers of two Ratt albums and starred in multiple music videos for Whitesnake.

He's due in court in a few weeks.

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.