Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

He tells UCR why he would have been the perfect choice.

A look at artists from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bands who aren't in for their solo work.

The childhood home of Malcolm and Angus Young was registered as a historic building – but was bulldozed for multimillion-dollar residential estate.

Guitarist recalls artistic, spiritual and physical reasons for rejecting singer's approach — and reveals the next Billy Idol album will be a return to roots.

Former bassist says he only played on “Live by the Sword” because it featured late bandmate Charlie Watts.

These are the shows that stuck with us this year. What were yours?

Former bassist was surprised the band continued without late drummer but believes they have nothing else to do.

Bassist reveals the riff that encapsulates his approach to playing – and it’s not from a Motley Crue song.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist – who had just completed an album with the Foo Fighters drummer when tragedy struck – didn’t play again for a year.

Even after David Bowie became a star in the ‘70s with a string of albums that helped seal his legend, he still made records that were intended only for single release.

It was a decade of excess ... and some great songs.

An exclusive excerpt from a new book about ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.