Rock god David Bowie first played SNL in 1979 and proved why he was the reigning king of glam rock with his performances of “The Man Who Sold The World” and “Boys Keep Swinging.” ...

He appeared on “SNL” from 1975 to 1979, and was recently portrayed by Dylan O’Brien in “Saturday Night,” the film about the premiere of “SNL.” Aykroyd posted about the anniversary ...

David Bowie 'The Man Who Sold the World,' Dec. 15, 1979 It was likely the most avant-garde performance to grace the "SNL" stage at that point in the show.

Keep scrolling to see vintage photos of "SNL" in its earliest days — and what some would call its best days. "Saturday Night Live" premiered on October 11, 1975.

We look back on the musical legacy of "Saturday Night Live" before Friday night's “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” which will be streaming live from New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Peacock.

That's a distinction I share with the great Gary Busey." Rick Danko, Gary Busey and Paul Butterfield perform on Saturday Night Live Season 4 Episode 12 on March 10, 1979.

The Blues Brothers star had a four-year stint on SNL from 1975 to 1979. He has made numerous SNL cameo appearances since quitting the cast and even hosted an episode in May 2003.

“SNL” was also instrumental in promoting hip-hop. Debbie Harry, an unlikely ambassador for rap, pushed for Funky 4 + 1 to perform with her on an episode she hosted in 1981, marking the first ...