Brian Ives

And yes, there were lots of dick jokes, too.

'He was in a lane entirely by himself that was miles above and apart from other electric guitar players of the era,' Tom Morello says of the album.

The iconic album turns 40 on the same day that the Rock Hall snubs Judas Priest for far less influential artists.

Slash's solo repertoire is so strong that he doesn't need to rely on Guns N Roses or Velvet Revolver songs anymore.

We attended a listening session held by Giles Martin to listen to tracks from the 50th anniversary edition of the Beatles' White Album.

Pro-tip: she doesn't really want to see your kitchen. Don't ask.

Wylde, Blasko, Clufetos and Wakeman should stick together. Also: check out our photo gallery from openers Stone Sour.

Their classic-era singers are in great form, and more recent additions on guitars are the MVPs of each band.

'I still can’t believe it actually happened,' singer William DuVall wrote. 'Robby Krieger is one of my absolute heroes – a rocker with the heart of a jazzman.'

Snider says that metal groups 'Went from being down and dirty to being polished and clean and mainstream and acceptable,' and a new wave of bands took over.