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They would start the year as unknowns, but by the Summer of Love, everyone knew the Doors. They released their self-titled debut on this date, January 4, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos

Bruce Springsteen went into his bedroom on this date, January 3, 1982, and in just one day, recorded an entire album by himself - "Nebraska" - Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos

It was a race to the top after the breakup of the Beatles...who would have the first solo record to top the Billboard charts? That would be answered on this date, January 2, 1971, when George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" hit #1 and would stay on top for 7 straight weeks! Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Chris Hatcher / PR Photos

The early '80s was a tough time for Heart. After being dropped by their record label, they reinvented themselves and had a comeback with their self-titled album which hit #1 on this date, December 21, 1985. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

The Eagles were already superstars when they decided to change up their sound and hired Joe Walsh on this date, December 20, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: A. Gilbert / PR Photos

The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath...the list goes on and on. All of them have covered "Blue Suede Shoes," recorded by Carl Perkins on this date, December 19, 1955. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image:  Andrija1 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

After just five years, the Faces were no more when Rod Stewart's solo career took off. He called it quits on this date, December 18, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

He was supposed to perform "Less Than Zero," but Elvis Costello changed his mind during the middle of his debut performance on "Saturday Night Live," and would immediately banned on this date, December 17, 1977. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

After two albums, the Clash were already tired of being grouped into the punk scene. They would finally break away with their third album "London Calling," released on this date, December 14, 1979. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

After not touring the U.S. in ten years, Paul McCartney finally returned with Wings in the Summer of '76. Those shows would become "Wings Over America," which was certified Gold on this date, December 13, 1976, just three days after it was released. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

Year of legal troubles and addictions caught up with Jim Morrison who played a disastrous final show with the Doors on this date, December 12, 1970. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Terry Thompson / PR Photos

The Rolling Stones invited everyone - John Lennon, Eric Clapton, The Who - to perform on a TV special...and then never aired it. On this date, December 11, 1968, the Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus was filmed for the BBC. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PRPhotos.com

It was the most expensive single song ever recorded, and would be the Beach Boys' final triumph before their decline, when "Good Vibrations" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on this date, December 10, 1966. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Adam Bielawski / PR Photos

After the criticisms of "Rattle & Hum," U2 changed everything and went in a bold new direction with their seventh studio album, "Achtung Baby" which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart on this date, December 7, 1991. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

With their psychedelic days behind them, the Rolling Stones kicked off their classic album period 50 years ago today, December 6, 1968, with the release of "Beggars Banquet." Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

It took yet another lineup change, and a bit of a re-start, but they'd finally reach their greatest success to date when the second self-titled album "Fleetwood Mac" went gold on this date, December 5, 1975. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Two months after John Bonham's death, Led Zeppelin made the decision to break up on this date, December 4, 1980. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

In trying to get the cover photo of their "Animals" album, Pink Floyd created an iconic moment when the inflatable pig broke free and flew over London on this date, December 3, 1976. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Rui M. Leal / PR Photos

Viewers watching Bing Crosby's "Merrie Olde Christmas" on CBS on this date, November 30, 1977, saw Bing perform an odd duet with David Bowie.  A song that would become a holiday staple. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: PR Photos

It didn't work for Bonnie Tyler, but it would make Bon Jovi superstars when "You Give Love a Bad Name" hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on this date, November 29, 1986. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

After losing a bet, John Lennon appeared at Elton John's Thanksgiving concert at Madison Square Garden on this date, November 28, 1974, for what would be his final live performance. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar… Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos

Before the Generation Axe show at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester tomorrow night, Steve Vai stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about the tour, getting his start with Frank Zappa, his version of the "Halo" theme, and the epic scene as the Devil's guitarist in "Crossroads." Image: Mandy Hall Media / PRPhotos.com

The Beatles wrote and recorded so much material in 1967 before, during, and after "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," that they were able to release another album to coincide with a bizarre BBC film. "Magical Mystery Tour" came out on this date, November 27, 1967. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Stills Press / PRPhotos.com

Saturday night, Lou Gramm will reunite with the original lineup of Foreigner at Mohegan Sun! Before the show, he stopped by First Thing Fairfield County to chat with Allan about how the reunion came together, how it works on stage between him and Foreigner's current singer, his thoughts on if Foreigner will make it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more! Photo Credit: Karsten Staiger

It wasn't exactly a Led Zeppelin reunion, but it was pretty close, when the live album "No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded" hit the Billboard chart on this date, November 26, 1994. Allan looks back in today's Classic Rock Calendar... Image: Daniel Locke / PR Photos