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Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creed Set for 2026 ‘Rock the Country’ Tour

The Marshall Tucker Band, Shinedown, Jelly Roll and others will also appear at select dates. Continue reading…
Top 10 Bob Weir Songs

He was arguably the Grateful Dead's most consistently melodic songwriter. Continue reading…
Bob Weir's Pursuit of a New Sound with Don Was

"Grateful Dead songs are like masterpieces," the producer told UCR, regarding his collaboration with the late guitarist. Continue reading…
30 Major Rock Albums Turning 30 in 2026

Unplugged LPs, groundbreaking debut releases and much more. Continue reading…
Black Label Society's New Album to Feature Ozzy Osbourne Tribute

See the full track listing for the band's first album in five years. Continue reading…
Sammy Hagar and Rick Springfield Announce 2026 Tour

Springfield had a Top 10 hit with a Hagar-penned song back in 1981. Continue reading…
Close Call: How Stephen Pearcy Stared Down Death

"It's kind of f---ed up when somebody goes, 'Hey, you might want to get your things in order,' the Ratt founder says now. Continue reading…
1996's 20 Biggest Rock Tours

Concert revenue passed a key marker but the industry was in transition. Continue reading…
Foo Fighters Play First Show of 2026: Set List and Video

It was also their first show with Jason Falkner, who's filling in for an injured Pat Smear. Continue reading…
Grateful Dead's Bob Weir Dies: Rockers React

"Losing Bob Weir is another reminder that all of the founders of the electric rock generation are leaving us," Steve Stevens said. Continue reading…
Bob Weir's Last Concert Was a Joyous Celebration of Grateful Dead

His final performance took place Aug. 3, 2025 and honored the band's 60th anniversary. Continue reading…
Grateful Dead Co-Founder Bob Weir Dead at 78

A statement reveals the guitarist had been fighting a private health battle. Continue reading…
Surviving Doors Perform 'Riders on the Storm' With Global Artists

It's part of the Playing for Change project, and also features Foo Fighters' Rami Jaffee. Continue reading…
20 Classic Rock Songs That Enjoyed a Second Life as TV Themes

The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Billy Joel and Foo Fighters are just some of the artists who've had their tunes turned into TV themes. Continue reading…
On This Day in 2016: David Bowie Dies After Quiet Cancer Battle

He released his final album, 'Blackstar,' two days prior. Continue reading…