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Vote for the Best Album of the '70s: Only The Elite Eight Remain

Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd and the Rolling Stones are among the acts vying for your votes. Continue reading…
Foo Fighters Say Taylor Hawkins Is Still a Member of the Band

The late drummer's presence could be felt while the band recorded 'Your Favorite Toy.' Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of New York City Rock Bands?

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From Drakkar Noir to Lip Smackers: 18 Classic '80s Smells

Did the ’80s have a signature scent? These 18 iconic smells bring it all rushing back. Continue reading…
How George Clinton's 'Kidd Funkadelic' Found His Groove

Guitarist Michael Hampton has been playing with the funk icon for more than 50 years now. He tells UCR about his career, mastering the legendary "Maggot Brain" and the new music he's been working on. Continue reading…
Ted Nugent Announces New 2026 Tour Dates

Judging from the "for starters!!!" note, more dates will be added to Nugent's summer concert plans. Continue reading…
Chuck Norris, Movie and TV Star, Dies at 86

Norris starred in action movies and TV shows for decades. Continue reading…
The Best Hair Metal Band for Each Letter of the Alphabet

Tough choices had to be made. Continue reading…
Dave Grohl Says Taylor Hawkins Visited Him in Dream

Foo Fighters leader recalls vivid experience and describes a different recurring dream that therapy helped stop. Continue reading…
5 Reasons Phil Collins Should Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Unlike so many others in rock, he never struggled to maintain a career away from his main band. Continue reading…
Stevie Young of AC/DC Hospitalized After Concert

He's currently undergoing tests in Buenos Aires. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Canadian Rock Bands?

The Great White North has provided far more than its fair share of excellent rock. Continue reading…
Paul McCartney Reveals ‘The Man on the Run'

Surprise release finds the former Beatle digging deep into his time with Wings with three hours of interviews and music. Continue reading…
Paul McCartney Took a Countryside Drive and Found a Beatles Gem

Unfortunately, this deep cut had its own winding journey toward completion. Continue reading…
Phil Collins No Longer Leads the Rock Hall of Fame Fan Vote

With a little over two weeks left to vote, the Genesis star has been passed by a surprising fellow nominee. Continue reading…