Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
UCR’s State of the Union: 2021 Plans for Rock’s 50 Biggest Bands
After surviving 2020, what do rock's biggest acts have in store for 2021?
Pink Floyd: Last Great, Last Good, First Bad Album Roundtable
Our writers survey the highs and lows of the band's catalog.
Gibson Selling Artificially Aged Guitars for Thousands of Dollars
Instruments in Murphy Lab Collection range in price from $4,229 to $10,499.
Dee Snider Covers ‘Love Hurts’ in Broadway Show Teaser
Twisted Sister singer belts famous ballad in video preview of 'Rock Me Amadeus.'
40 Years Ago: Charles Rocket Fired After Dropping F-Bomb on ‘SNL’
Cast member muttered expletive during slow-closing 'Dallas' parody — and was fired after one more episode.
Rock Hall 2021 Nominees: Our Writers Answer Five Big Questions
It's probably the HOF's most diverse class ever, and we have some things to say about that.
Bruce Springsteen Charged With DWI at New Jersey Recreation Area
He's due in court in a few weeks.
Hall and Oates Confirm Rescheduled 2021 Tour Dates
Band was forced to postpone 2020 North American shows with Squeeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Announce Debut LP
Nine-track album from Iron Maiden and Winery Dogs guitarists features recently issued single "Taking My Chances."
In Memoriam: 2021 Deaths
A look at the artists who have died this year.
Phil Spector, Music’s First Superstar Producer, Dies at 81
Producer, who popularized the "Wall of Sound" technique, died of natural causes.
The Best Rock Movie From Every Year: 1955-2023
A look at the greatest biopics, documentaries, concert films and movies with awesome soundtracks.