Matt Wardlaw is the host of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights. He loves vinyl and believes that the compact disc is still a worthy format. Right now, he's probably reading some liner notes.
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35 Great Box Sets Released in 2023
The Who, Pink Floyd, Green Day and Stevie Nicks were among the many who revisited classic albums.
How Dolly Parton and Kevin Cronin Made Their ‘Dark Duet’
She took a different approach with "Keep on Loving You," REO Speedwagon frontman tells UCR. "I love it when real singers sing my songs."
22 Scathing Rock Star Breakup Quotes
This is what happens when legends get upset.
25 Albums That Turned 25 in 2023
The year's highlights brought major changes for some groups.
30 Albums That Turned 30 in 2023
Classic rock continued to strike back against grunge.
KK’s Priest and L.A. Guns Announce 2024 Tour
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing's band will play its first U.S. concerts in March.
35 Albums That Turned 35 in 2023
Old-guard legends, hot new talents and one supergroup to rule them all.
45 Albums That Turned 45 in 2023
The year's highlights included one of classic rock's most important debuts.
40 Albums That Turned 40 in 2023
MTV continued to help artists rise to new levels of fame during the year.
50 Albums That Turned 50 in 2023
1973 brought a mix of debut efforts, career highlights and fantastic musical journeys.
The Day Eric Clapton Finally Played Live With the Allman Brothers
"People may find that hard to believe, but it had never happened," Warren Haynes tells UCR. "It was history."
Why Journey Never Accepted the ‘Corporate Rock’ Tag: Book Excerpt
Expansive new biography promises to delve into "every era, every album and every tour."