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What It Was Really Like Growing Up a Country Kid in the '80s

Growing up rural in the '80s meant burn barrels, three-wheelers, and a world as big as your property line. Continue reading…
Watch David Lee Roth Cover Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind'

The Van Halen star has been performing the surprising cover on his 2026 North American tour. Continue reading…
The Day Muddy Waters Died

The blues legend was 70 years old. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Glam Rock?

The genre completely transformed what rock and roll looked like. Continue reading…
Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Details

A third single and the duo's first-ever live performances will arrive in early May. Continue reading…
Photos - 20 Rock and Metal Stars in 1986 Vs. Now

The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception Continue reading…
Lynyrd Skynyrd Sets Fall 2026 Tour Plans

Johnny Van Zant also tells UCR about their upcoming summer concerts with Foreigner. Continue reading…
38 Special Adds Almost 20 Headlining Dates Around Kansas Tour

They'll also share stages with Styx, Foreigner, the Marshall Tucker Band and Don Felder. Continue reading…
Grand Funk Railroad Extends Summer Tour After Lead Singer's Retirement

Expanded Still Shinin' On shows come with news that singer Max Carl is retiring. Continue reading…
Top 40 'Baby' Songs of All Time

From Bieber to Nugent, Carpenters to Ramones – the 40 greatest songs using music's most popular term of endearment. Continue reading…
Gene Simmons Announces 2026 Canadian Tour Dates

The dates will take place after Kiss' second annual Las Vegas fan event. Continue reading…
Beach Boys Set More Than 40 World Tour Dates for the Summer

Their U.S. stops include a multi-night residency at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl to celebrate July 4th. Continue reading…
How Jon Anderson Created His First Solo Album

The legendary former Yes vocalist shares the story behind his ambitious 'Olias of Sunhillow' LP, which is being reissued in honor of its 50th anniversary. Continue reading…
Ten ’70s Wacky Packages Cards That Hit Very Different Now

These 10 Wacky Packages cards from the '70s show just how unfiltered things really were back then. Continue reading…
Metallica Celebrates 'ReLoad''s Upcoming 30th Anniversary With Deluxe Set

Band's 1997 'Load' sequel gets the deluxe remastered treatment for the upcoming 30th anniversary. Continue reading…