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Relive Christmases Past With These Nostalgic Decorations

From snow-in-a-can to disco ball ornaments, childhood Christmases were pure magic—and filled with buckets of glitter. Did your favorite holiday decorations make the list? Continue reading…
Why Paul Simon Won't Play 'You Can Call Me Al' Again

Singer-songwriter has retired one of his most beloved songs. Continue reading…
Stephen Pearcy: Motley Crue Wouldn't Want to Follow Ratt on Tour

"I don't care if you put us third, fourth, whatever — our motto was, 'Go out there and beat your ass, anyway.'" Continue reading…
How Judas Priest Finally Rescued Their ‘Rocka Rolla’ Album

K.K. Downing tells UCR that listeners can "actually be in that studio room with us" for the first time, thanks to the new remix of the band's previously maligned 1974 debut. Continue reading…
Yes Singer Says New Lawsuit Is 'Utterly Fictitious'

Jon Davison issues statement following collaborator's recent claim that he and Steve Howe stole his song. Continue reading…
Jason Bonham Says He's 'A Little Shocked' About Sammy Hagar Split

Drummer is now focusing on a new Led Zeppelin Evening tour. Continue reading…
10 Classic Rock Acts That Embraced Hip-Hop

Why be limited to one genre? Continue reading…
Genesis Announces Expanded 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway'

Super Deluxe Edition of band's 1974 classic celebrates 50th anniversary of prog milestone. Continue reading…
James Bond Theme Song Guitarist Vic Flick Dies

He also worked with the Beatles, Jimmy Page, Dusty Springfield and more. Continue reading…
See William Shatner’s Captain Kirk Return in ‘Star Trek’ Short

Tribute on 30th anniversary of ‘Generations’ movie includes references from first pilot of original series to final episode of ‘Picard.’ Continue reading…
Fleetwood Mac to Receive First Authorized Documentary

Frank Marshall, who's helmed recent films on the Bee Gees, Carole King and the Beach Boys, will direct the yet-untitled project. Continue reading…
Tom Petty 'Live in Edinburgh 1982' Official Bootleg Announced

The vinyl-only concert album captures a 20-song set from the Long After Dark tour. Continue reading…
Elvis Costello Announces 2025 US Concert Dates

He and pianist Steve Nieve will be joined by special guests for several of the shows. Continue reading…
Listen to Al Green Cover R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts'

"This is an epic moment for us," Michael Stipe says. Continue reading…
Two Key Bee Gees Members Die Within Days of Each Other

One was there at the beginning, the other as they rose to disco-dancing fame. Continue reading…