Rock and Culture Anniversaries

It's humorously titled after his familiar stage introduction, "… on tonsils and sneakers, I'm 'Lonesome' Dave."

First single with Don Felder helped them court a rock AM-radio audience.

Turnover behind and in front of the camera led to an unusual finale.

‘Ride the Lightning’ track was inspired by vision of the Biblical 10th plague on Egypt.

Anthrax's Scott Ian also joined for the VH1 Classic special 'Matzo and Metal.'

This was one of the few times in the early '80s when Pete Townshend shared a truly great track with the band.

Anyone looking for the match-light moment when they exploded onto the national scene needs to search no further.

He orchestrated this departure with a familiar sense of mystery and panache.

Timothy B. Schmit arrived with the makings of his first showcase moment with the group.

They topped the charts for a final time with this jigsaw puzzle of a song.