He came to prominence as a member and songwriter for the Easybeats, scoring a hit with “Friday on My Mind.” He then teamed with Harry Vanda to produce AC/DC’s first 5 albums

In the first of their many British punk rock firsts, the band released the first single from a U.K. punk act, on this day

The original member of Saturday Night Live portrayed many memorable characters. His role as sleazy toy company exec, Irwin Mainway, was one of his best

Meat Loaf and songwriter Jim Steinman struggled to get it made, released and played on radio. Yet the album became an all-time best seller

In a sketch called “The French Chef” in Season Four, Akyroyd portrays the legendary teacher, author and TV host. “Save the liver…”

On the fifth night of his fall U.S. tour, he honored his former tour mate and Traveling Wilburys bandmate with a glorious version of the 1991 favorite

In October 1963, with their 3rd album of the year just released, America’s hottest group wanted to offer a holiday song to their new fans

The co-founding vocalist for the hit-making rock band died at age 74 at his home in upstate New York. He sang lead on a #1 hit

Elvis Presley inspired the young Petty to “follow that dream.” Then came The Beatles on TV. And guitar lessons by a future Eagles member

The comic actor delights and surprises on multiple versions of his holiday favorite with more “who knew?” celebrities including a classic rock star