Original Features

Few other artists made such a seismic impact on the medium.

He had a long, varied career playing the roles of sideman, band member and group leader.

They cover a lot of ground, from folk ballads to jazz experiments to orchestral re-recordings.

Bands were suddenly blending in disco bounce and punk fury. It wasn't always an easy mix, but they kept rock 'n' roll alive.

Some memorable artists were one-and-done.

Classic rockers made bold statements, while pioneering new bands took cues from the masters.

Watch the band's second singer tackle songs from the group's original lineup.

Classic rock continued to strike back against grunge.

The year's highlights brought major change for some groups.

Old-guard legends, hot new talents and one supergroup to rule them all.