"Stairway to Heaven" Almost Derailed Led Zeppelin's 1988 Reunion
The band get back together for an Atlantic Records tribute.
1988
#MetalMonday: Winger's Self-Titled Album Broke Big in '88
No one was headed for a heartbreak after this took off.
February 1988: Alice Cooper Tries to Get “Elected” in Arizona
A political joke that went further than expected.
December 1988: Sam Kinison Shouts Toward the Top with "Wild Thing"
The album charts in 1988 featured a mouth that roared.
December 1988: Roy Orbison Takes His Last Bow
The rock legend's final year was a triumphant one.
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July 1988: Def Leppard Heats Up Summer with "Hysteria"
The album landed with Def Leppard's one and only #1 single on the Hot 100, "Love Bites."
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July 1988: "Die Hard" Debuts in Movie Theaters Across America
Is it the greatest Christmas movie ever made?
Christmas 1988: Poison Has the No. 1 Song in America with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
Bret Michaels' heartbreak equaled the biggest hit of Poison's career. Just like every cowboy sings a sad, sad song.
Released #OTD in 1988: Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits Vs. Journey's Greatest Hits
Two of rock's biggest bands went head to head on this day in 1988. Which one would you choose?