Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Becoming a successful artist is difficult. Remaining on top forever is downright impossible.

Known as "The Killer," he became one of rock 'n' roll's pioneers before controversy derailed everything.

Everything from sweltering surf-rock to tunes best played at full volume with the windows rolled down.

"It’s better for the fans and you and for the legacy to get off the stage while you’re still great," bassist adds.

"Your love means the world to him," writes singer's wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne.

Once again, summer means high temps and cool tunes. Map it all out here.

Big congratulations to former Kiss and current solo and Grand Funk Railroad guitarist Bruce Kulick, who got married to fiancee Lisa Lane this weekend in Los Angeles. "It was a magical day, with many wonderful memories to share," he enthused on his Facebook page.

Rock 'n' roll is rife with band family feuds, but perhaps none received quite as much publicity or caused a bigger fan base rift.

Among familiar faces like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Tom Brady, you'll find an unlikely name on Vanity Fair's annual best-dressed list: Keith Richards. Yes, that Keith Richards.

The Eagles kicked off their History of the Eagles tour over the weekend in Louisville, and the show's set list was packed with classics as well as a few deep album tracks.

A federal judge has thrown out a man's claim that Sammy Hagar hired a hit man to kill him. The complaint stemmed from a dispute over the Red Rocker's chain of Cabo Wabo restaurants.