Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

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

From veterans to newcomers, the year's best tracks reflect the times.

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

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

"There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music; he is an inspiration," Clapton says.

They took advantage of one of their frontman's biggest pet peeves.

They garner instant name recognition, of course, but also unreasonable expectations.

"As [Eddie Van Halen] continued to struggle with various health issues, I was imagining what my life would be like without him," musician says.

Martin Barre recalls 2011 “bombshell” and says even a one-off reunion would be “difficult.”

If you believe the legends, some spots have paranormal visitors not reflected in the capacity stats.

Our writers debate the highs and lows of the 'Halloween,' 'Friday the 13th' and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' franchises.

From inspirations to collaborations to that time a cop let him out of a speeding ticket just for being an awesome guitarist.