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Why You Should Catch the Black Crowes Live This Summer

"Everything is kind of clicking musically, the way it's supposed to go," Chris Robinson tells UCR, checking in from the band's ongoing Southern Hospitality outing with Whiskey Myers. Continue reading…
Rush Plays First 2026 Reunion Tour Show: Photo Gallery

It was the first full-length show from Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson since 2015. Continue reading…
Aimee Mann Performs 'Time Stand Still' With Rush in Los Angeles

Mann contributed backing vocals to the studio version of the song back in 1987. Continue reading…
How Rush Honored Neil Peart at Their First Reunion Concert

The late drummer was still a major presence at Rush's 2026 tour start. Continue reading…
Rush Reunites for First Concert in 11 Years: Videos, Set List

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson kicked off their Fifty Something tour in Los Angeles. Continue reading…
The 'Big 4' of Eagles Albums

Here are the essentials from a brief but record-smashing run of seven studio projects. Continue reading…
Glen Matlock Looks Back at the Sex Pistols and Beyond

"Musically, we kind of knew what we didn't want to sound like," the bassist tells UCR, remembering the early days of the future punk legends. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of '70s Rock Bands?

The cream of the crop from rock's golden age. Continue reading…
All 12 of John Deacon's Queen Songs Ranked

He may not have written as many as the others, but the ones he did are impressive. Continue reading…
What Has Rush Done Since Their Last Concert?

This weekend, the band will return to the stage for their first show since 2015. Continue reading…
Hear Sons of Kiss Stanley Simmons' Trippy New Single 'Cellophane'

The duo continue to pursue a different musical style than their famous fathers. Continue reading…
Kansas, Steve Hackett, Asia Lead 2027 Cruise to the Edge Lineup

Big Big Train, Haken, Pendragon, Spock’s Beard will also perform at long-running prog-rock festival. Continue reading…
'80s Summer Vacation: Core Memories That Make Us Miss Being Kids

From Blockbuster runs to third-degree burns on metal playground slides, relive the sights, smells, and unwritten rules of a classic '80s summer vacation. Continue reading…
Peter Frampton Is a Friend to All: 'Frampton' Film Review

A new documentary about the guitarist's career, from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, showcases his seemingly endless fortitude and the remarkable relationships he's built along the way. Continue reading…
How Radiohead's 'Amnesiac' Was the 'Sequel' to 'Kid A'

Although Radiohead recorded most of 'Amnesiac' at the same time as 'Kid A,' 'Amnesiac' goes in different sonic directions. Continue reading…