Ultimate Classic Rock News

From snow-in-a-can to disco ball ornaments, childhood Christmases were pure magic—and filled with buckets of glitter. Did your favorite holiday decorations make the list? Continue reading…
Author: Stephen Lenz
Posted: November 20, 2024, 9:30 pm
Singer-songwriter has retired one of his most beloved songs. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 20, 2024, 7:49 pm
"I don't care if you put us third, fourth, whatever — our motto was, 'Go out there and beat your ass, anyway.'" Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: November 20, 2024, 6:35 pm
K.K. Downing tells UCR that listeners can "actually be in that studio room with us" for the first time, thanks to the new remix of the band's previously maligned 1974 debut. Continue reading…
Author: Matt Wardlaw
Posted: November 20, 2024, 5:42 pm
Jon Davison issues statement following collaborator's recent claim that he and Steve Howe stole his song. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: November 20, 2024, 4:50 pm
Drummer is now focusing on a new Led Zeppelin Evening tour. Continue reading…
Author: Gary Graff
Posted: November 20, 2024, 3:11 pm
Why be limited to one genre? Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 20, 2024, 2:46 pm
Super Deluxe Edition of band's 1974 classic celebrates 50th anniversary of prog milestone. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: November 20, 2024, 2:02 pm
He also worked with the Beatles, Jimmy Page, Dusty Springfield and more. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 20, 2024, 1:54 pm
Tribute on 30th anniversary of ‘Generations’ movie includes references from first pilot of original series to final episode of ‘Picard.’ Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: November 20, 2024, 1:32 pm
Frank Marshall, who's helmed recent films on the Bee Gees, Carole King and the Beach Boys, will direct the yet-untitled project. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: November 19, 2024, 6:58 pm
The vinyl-only concert album captures a 20-song set from the Long After Dark tour. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: November 19, 2024, 3:55 pm
He and pianist Steve Nieve will be joined by special guests for several of the shows. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 19, 2024, 3:38 pm
"This is an epic moment for us," Michael Stipe says. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 19, 2024, 2:56 pm
One was there at the beginning, the other as they rose to disco-dancing fame. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: November 19, 2024, 2:33 pm
Outtakes from 2004 album sessions dive deeper into band's 21st-century revision. Continue reading…
Author: Michael Gallucci
Posted: November 19, 2024, 2:11 pm
Surely the Never Ending Tour isn't over yet. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 19, 2024, 1:18 pm
He reveals his daily routine to combat "chemical depression." Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 18, 2024, 10:05 pm
Guitarist may have accepted if he was invited back, but understands why he wasn't. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 18, 2024, 9:08 pm
Rockers delivered rousing "The End" performance at Mexico City's Corona Capital festival. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: November 18, 2024, 7:48 pm
Imagine being so good at your job that you get to do it for 50 years. Continue reading…
Author: Matthew Wilkening
Posted: November 18, 2024, 6:33 pm
Frontman went full MAGA as he lamented modern-day censorship and claimed he was willing to die for his country. Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: November 18, 2024, 5:05 pm
Concerts begin in April, featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:19 pm
She's had multi-Grammy crossover success with Robert Plant. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: November 18, 2024, 3:49 pm
It's common practice now, but broadcasting over the internet was practically unheard of back then. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 18, 2024, 3:13 pm
He was also on an acid trip while completing one of his best-known songs. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: November 18, 2024, 2:33 pm
Most of the concerts feature Cheap Trick, with confirmed dates through August. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: November 18, 2024, 1:28 pm
Their trucks were hijacked in what may have been "an organized crime effort." Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 18, 2024, 4:34 am
Hagar promises new tour dates and new music with Bonham's apparent replacement. Continue reading…
Author: Martin Kielty
Posted: November 17, 2024, 2:36 pm
Horror classics, silent films and more... Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 17, 2024, 2:29 pm
Alex Van Halen promises a cautious approach to the material. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 16, 2024, 3:28 pm
Ono gave her husband the personalized item two months before he died in 1980. Continue reading…
Author: Allison Rapp
Posted: November 16, 2024, 2:44 pm
They kept hard rock's core tenets intact while dialing the absurdity up to "11." Continue reading…
Author: Bryan Rolli
Posted: November 16, 2024, 1:33 pm
The boxing match has everyone talking, including some of rock's biggest stars. Continue reading…
Author: Corey Irwin
Posted: November 15, 2024, 11:29 pm
Over a storied career, he also worked with Emerson Lake and Palmer, Cher, Celine Dion and Roxy Music. Continue reading…
Author: Nick DeRiso
Posted: November 15, 2024, 5:20 pm