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How Paul McCartney's Aunt Helped Inspire 'Paperback Writer'

A quip from his Auntie Lil helped inspire the No. 1 hit. Continue reading…
20 Rockers Who Toured in 1986 and Are Touring Again in 2026

These legends are still going strong four decades after performing on some of 1986's most popular tours. Continue reading…
Rod Stewart Cancels Vegas Residency Gigs Hours Before Showtime

Here’s why Rod the Mod won’t be performing this weekend. Continue reading…
Why Sammy Hagar Waited to Play the Best of All Worlds Tour

The Red Rocker also explains why he's taking his time before releasing a new studio album. Continue reading…
Greta Van Fleet Releases New Single 'Play Your Games'

Track marks band's first new music since 2023's 'Starcatcher.' Continue reading…
Hear Billy Gibbons and Keith Urban's New ‘Brown Paper Bag' Single

The ZZ Top legend credits country star Urban with adding some "good-ass guitar" to the new song. Continue reading…
The Best Science Fiction Film From Each Year

From 'Metropolis' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' to 'Star Wars' and beyond — a century's worth of otherworldly movies. Continue reading…
Why Dave Davies Thought 'Arthur' Would Be the Kinks' Last Album

He explains why “it felt like it could be the end” of the band. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Exits Freedom 250 Show, Citing 'Safety Concerns'

The Poison singer is the fifth act to withdraw from the event in the past two days. Continue reading…
Can You Identify These '80s TV Shows From Their Opening Credits?

We'll show you a single freeze-frame, and you guess the show. You might be surprised how many of these you get right. Continue reading…
The 'Big 4' of Tom Petty Albums

We're talking both solo and with the Heartbreakers here. Continue reading…
Jonathan Cain Says Journey Is 'Just Repeating Ourselves'

The keyboardist will end his 45-year tenure with the band at the conclusion of the Final Frontier tour. Continue reading…
How Jethro Tull Explored New Technology in the ‘80s

"It was done in quite a human way," Ian Anderson tells UCR, describing how the group evolved during that decade. Continue reading…
Down Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates

The Pantera and C.O.C. supergroup are expected to release their first album in nearly 20 years later this year. Continue reading…
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Arena Rock?

These bands are loud, anthemic and can electrify the masses. Continue reading…