The greatest bands aren't measured by albums but by how they changed music.

Phil Lynott took Thin Lizzy to the top, but his life was tragically cut short.

Tammi Terrell was an instant legend in her recordings with Marvin Gaye, but her life was cut tragically short.

Nicolette Larson sang her way to success in the 70s, but her career and life were cut tragically short.

The ’90s gave us some of the most instantly recognizable songs ever recorded—tracks that still show up at weddings, in movies, and on every nostalgic playlist imaginable. But here’s the twist: while everyone can belt out the chorus, far fewer people can actually name who sang them.

When Guns N’ Roses stormed onto the rock scene in the late 1980s, they felt like a lightning bolt hitting an industry that had grown a little too polished. Their sound was gritty, unpredictable, and just dangerous enough to make people pay attention. Fans loved the chaos—because on stage, it translated into electrifying performances.