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Michael Christopher
![Michael Christopher](http://townsquare.media/site/622/files/2015/04/Berlin-Crop.jpg?w=300&q=75)
![30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/05/Poundcake1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
30 Years Ago: Van Halen Cook Up a Hit With ‘Poundcake’
First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.
![Why Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive Interview](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2021/02/Tony-Iommi-Ozzfest-2016.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive Interview
Guitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.
![41 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Passes Away](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2017/09/Bonham.jpg?w=980&q=75)
41 Years Ago: Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham Passes Away
The thunderous backbone to Led Zeppelin’s sound went silent on Sept. 25, 1980.
![25 Years Ago: Van Halen Dive Into Pop with ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/03/CSLY-VH.jpg?w=980&q=75)
25 Years Ago: Van Halen Dive Into Pop with ‘Can’t Stop Lovin’ You’
As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit.
![Watch Van Halen’s ‘Lost Weekend’ Mini-Documentary](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/03/vh.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Watch Van Halen’s ‘Lost Weekend’ Mini-Documentary
Story of 1984 MTV contest is summed up in less than 15 minutes.
![Chris and Rich Robinson Start ‘Brothers of a Feather’ U.S. Tour: Videos and Set List](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2020/02/GettyImages-1205972915.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Chris and Rich Robinson Start ‘Brothers of a Feather’ U.S. Tour: Videos and Set List
Run-up to Black Crowes reunion shows kicked off in Boston with acoustic versions.
![40 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Bounces Back From Tragedy With ‘Bark at the Moon’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/11/Ozzy-Osbourne-Bark-at-the-Moon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
40 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Bounces Back From Tragedy With ‘Bark at the Moon’
A turbulent two-month span led into a difficult recording session.
![36 Years Ago: Judas Priest Flash Metal Form on Experimental ‘Ram It Down’](http://townsquare.media/site/366/files/2018/05/Judas-Priest-Ram-It-Down.jpg?w=980&q=75)
36 Years Ago: Judas Priest Flash Metal Form on Experimental ‘Ram It Down’
Judas Priest made an effort to get back to metal basics on 'Ram It Down' without shaking off the synths.
![10 People and Events Left Out of Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’ Movie](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/03/CrueLeftOut.jpg?w=980&q=75)
10 People and Events Left Out of Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’ Movie
Unless it were a 26-hour miniseries, there was no way the entire history of this band could be covered.
![What We Hope to See (and Not See) in Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’](http://townsquare.media/site/295/files/2019/02/WantDontWant.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What We Hope to See (and Not See) in Motley Crue’s ‘The Dirt’
Band bio makes Led Zeppelin's 'Hammer of the Gods' look like a children's book.