What is it about rock and May? May 18 is almost as big of a day as May 14: we celebrate Dusty Hill, Joey Ramone, Phil Rudd, and Pete Townshend.
Glastonbury Festival 2016 – Day 1
ShareGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 24: Dusty Hill of ZZ Top performs on the Pyramid Stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 24, 2016 in Glastonbury, England. Now its 46th year the festival is one largest music festivals in the world and this year features headline acts Muse, Adele and Coldplay. The Festival, which Michael Eavis started in 1970 when several hundred hippies paid just £1, now attracts more than 175,000 people. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
The 2015 Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival
ShareINDIO, CA - APRIL 25: Musicians Dusty Hill (L) and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform onstage during day two of 2015 Stagecoach, California's Country Music Festival, at The Empire Polo Club on April 25, 2015 in Indio, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Stagecoach)
2014 CMT Music Awards – Alternative View
ShareNASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 04: (EDITORS NOTE: This image has been converted to black and white.) Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons attend the 2014 CMT Music awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 4, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
27th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – Show
ShareCLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 14: Dusty Hill of ZZ Top performs onstage during the 27th Annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
ZZ Top Perform at Place du Palais for Monaco Live Festival
ShareMONACO - JULY 05: Dusty Hill of ZZ Top performs during an open-air concert in front of The Prince's Palace of Monaco on July 5, 2010 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Christian Alminana/Getty Images)
The Greatest American Rock Band
ShareJoey Ramone (1951-2001), singer with US punk band the Ramones, on stage during a live concert performance by the band, with drummer Tommy Ramone in the background behind his drumkit, 1977. The backdrop has the band's 'presidential seal' logo and name. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
AC-DC Honored At Rock Walk Handprint Ceremony
Share378457 07: Band member Phil Rudd of the Australian rock band AC-DC poses September 15, 2000 at the Rock Walk handprint ceremony at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. (Photo /Newsmakers)
AC-DC Honored At Rock Walk Handprint Ceremony
Share378457 13: Band members from left: Brian Johnson, Phil Rudd, Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Cliff Williams of the Australian rock band AC-DC pose September 15, 2000 at the Rock Walk handprint ceremony at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Ca. (Photo /Newsmakers)
Music Walk Of Fame Founding Stone Unveiling
ShareLONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Pete Townshend from The Who attends the Music Walk Of Fame Founding Stone Unveiling at The Jazz Cafe on November 19, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Elton John Aids Foundation “Midsummer Party” – Alternative View
ShareANTIBES, FRANCE - JULY 24: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image converted in black and white) Pete Townshend attends the first “Midsummer Party” hosted by Elton John and David Furnish to raise funds for the Elton John Aids Foundation at the Villa Dorane on July 24, 2019 in Antibes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for EJAF)
The Who Kicks Off Las Vegas Residency At Caesars Palace
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 29: (EDITORS NOTE: Image was processed using digital filters) Guitarist Pete Townshend of The Who performs on the first night of the band's residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 29, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Desert Trip – Weekend 2 – Day 3
ShareINDIO, CA - OCTOBER 16: Musician Pete Townshend of The Who performs during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 16, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Desert Trip – Weekend 1 – Day 3
ShareINDIO, CA - OCTOBER 09: Musician Pete Townshend of The Who perform onstage during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 9, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Desert Trip – Weekend 1 – Day 3
ShareINDIO, CA - OCTOBER 09: Musician Pete Townshend of The Who during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 9, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)