Our look back at the 3 chart-topping albums, three #1 singles and the shocking exit of a behind-the-scenes exec less than 8 months after Monkee-mania began

It was a triumphant night for the Maestro as he played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd at NYC’s Irving Plaza for his first U.S. comeback show

“The greatest untold story of rock ‘n’ roll.” The Rock Hall inductee co-wrote “Twist and Shout” and “Piece of My Heart” and produced “Brown Eyed Girl”

Now, here’s a guy who knows how to throw a party! And what a guest list: Keith Richards, Neil Young, Tom Jones & more.

Not long before Richie left for a hugely successful solo career, he and his Commodores bandmates performed with Valli on the TV music series

With artists like Chuck Berry, the Beach Boys and Marvin Gaye, it was one for the ages. But two other acts battled it out for best-of-show.

With hits like “Hero Takes a Fall” and “Going Down to Liverpool,” the band displayed its own distinct sound and persona on its debut LP.

It belongs on any short list of the best live albums ever, while serving as a coda to the group’s groundbreaking influence.

Our annual roundup of the year’s best archival rock releases includes impressive packages from the Beatles, Dylan and more.

Edgar on the LP: ‘We were just having fun. Play the music you love and follow your heart, and you can’t go wrong.’