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Why Young People Still Love Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours': Interview

Nearly 50 years after its release, the band's 1977 album is still sitting comfortably on the 'Billboard' 200 chart. A new book aims to figure out what makes this iconic release so timeless and popular with younger generations of fans. Continue reading…
Journey Album Closing Songs Ranked Worst to Best

Looking back from the pre-Steve Perry era through the band's platinum-selling superstardom and into modern-era recordings. Continue reading…
Your 2025 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide

Here are dozens of great gift ideas for the classic rock fans in your life. Continue reading…
Win a Copy of the Audiophile Edition of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers'

Ultimate Classic Rock Nights has your chance to win the new Because Sound Matters / One Step edition of the songwriter's classic album. Continue reading…
Joe Elliott on Why Bad Company Were an Unstoppable Force

The Def Leppard vocalist also tells UCR why it's important that the band is finally getting inducted into the Rock Hall this weekend. Continue reading…
Neal Schon (Sort of) Explains Journey Farewell + Post-Tour Plans

"Wherever I go, the heart and soul of the band is going to go with me," the guitarist says. "Journey goes on." Continue reading…
Rod Stewart Extends One Last Time Tour Into 2026

The new string of dates will begin next March. Continue reading…
10 Things You May Not Know About Joni Mitchell

You might know her as the "Big Yellow Taxi" singer, but here are some lesser-known facts... Continue reading…
The Dumb Guitar Riff That Saved Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’'

In a new interview, Neal Schon recalls a key moment that happened as they were working on the classic song. Continue reading…
2025 Rock Hall Inductees: Best, Worst and Most Underrated Songs

We make our picks for each of this year's honorees. Continue reading…
Eagles, 'Eagles Live': Retro Album Review

This pieced-together concert souvenir told the complex story of relentless attention to detail and an ugly initial split. Continue reading…
Kiss Announces 'Alive!' Box Set With 88 Unreleased Live Tracks

1975 shows from Davenport, Iowa, Wildwood, New Jersey, and Cleveland are included in the massive reissue. Continue reading…
Squeeze's Classic-Era Drummer Gilson Lavis Dead at 74

He appeared on all of the band's releases from 1977's 'Packet of Three' EP through 1991's 'Play.' Continue reading…
Journey Announces Massive Farewell Tour for 2026

The Final Frontier trek kicks off next February. Continue reading…
The Power Station Celebrates 40 Years With Debut Album Reissue

Duran Duran spinoff with Robert Palmer will be expanded with unreleased tracks, including live songs. Continue reading…