Michael Christopher

Band's 1991 breakthrough LP linked Black Sabbath and the upcoming grunge revolution.

Shock-rock legend mounted '80s comeback with ninth solo LP.

Rewritten track was dubbed “God Gave Rock ‘n’ Roll to You II.”

The iconic track bares a resemblance to at least two other songs.

Song marked the first time James Hetfield was challenged on his lyrics.

First single from 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' arrived with some new six-string tricks up its sleeve.

Former Led Zeppelin guitarist played with two Lake Tahoe bar bands while in the area working on 'Coverdale-Page' album.

Ratings fell when the popular character was killed off, so the prime-time soap opera invented a way to bring him back.

Band's 1981 album remains its darkest work, but it's also a fan favorite.

Their initial 11-year association ended slowly, and then all at once.

Like most stories involving illicit activities and drugs, it all goes bad in swift fashion.

Boards veteran sheds light on his work with Van Halen, the Doobie Brothers, Aerosmith and others.