Lists

Here are the essentials from a brief but record-smashing run of seven studio projects.

The cream of the crop from rock's golden age.

He may not have written as many as the others, but the ones he did are impressive.

Musicianship and technique matter, of course - but so does attitude.

The band has been opening up their long-closed vaults in recent years.

The absolute essentials pulled from nearly 20 studio albums.

These legends are still going strong four decades after performing on some of 1986's most popular tours.

We're talking both solo and with the Heartbreakers here.

These bands are loud, anthemic and can electrify the masses.

In addition to her own decorated career, her talent can be heard on a number of other releases.