Rock star sex tapes generated big business, salacious headlines and lots of legal battles in the '90s: ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-star-se...

Third leg of Robert Plant's tour with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian returns to the U.S.: ultimateclassicrock.com/robert-plant...

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still releasing terrific new studio projects well into their '80s. Here's where their new ones rank among all Beatles solo albums: ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-solo...

He was backed at the time by none other than Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: ultimateclassicrock.com/bob-dylan-to...

Anika Nilles had big shoes to fill on opening night of Rush's Fifty Something reunion tour — and she did so with style and grace. Watch her full performance here:

Check out dozens of photos from Rush's big opening night in Los Angeles: ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-2026-ph...

Mann contributed backing vocals to the studio version of the song back in 1987: ultimateclassicrock.com/aimee-mann-r...

Opening night is here! What songs do you think Rush should play tonight? Here's our best guess... ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-2026-to...

Here are the essentials from a brief but record-smashing run of seven studio projects: ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-best-...

"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: ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-...

The cream of the crop from rock's golden age: ultimateclassicrock.com/big-4-70s-ro...

He may not have written as many songs as his Queen bandmates, but his batting average is very strong: ultimateclassicrock.com/john-deacon-...

Rush returns to the stage for their first full show in over a decade tomorrow night. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have been busier than you might expect during that time: ultimateclassicrock.com/what-has-rus...

From Blockbuster runs to third-degree burns on metal playground slides, relive the sights, smells, and unwritten rules of a classic '80s summer vacation: ultimateclassicrock.com/1980s-summer...

Although Radiohead recorded most of this album at the same time as 'Kid A,' 'Amnesiac' goes in different sonic directions: ultimateclassicrock.com/radiohead-am...

UPDATED! You wanted the best Kiss live albums, you got the best.... and the rest. ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-live-al...

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: ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-frampt...

Some remain A-list celebrities, while others have ventured in very different directions: ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-video-v...

For decades, the only official way to hear this song was if you had an 8-track player. But that all changes today! ultimateclassicrock.com/pink-floyd-a...

Guns N' Roses kicked off their European tour last night with a show that included a song they haven't played live in 20 years - and they reportedly made several other cool additions to their set list: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...

Bret Michaels guitarist Pete Evick had a simple message for fans who disavowed the Poison frontman after learning of his scheduled (and now-canceled) participation in President Donald Trump's Freedom 250 concert series:

Paul Simon's ongoing comeback will be the focus of an upcoming new album and film. Here's how you can check out 'Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert': ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-simon-q...

A Queen track with no guitar? It happened in 1986: ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-one-ye...

In a new exclusive interview, the Black Crowes frontman responds to his recent onstage comments going viral: ultimateclassicrock.com/black-crowes...

It's been a long wait, but we're finally getting a new collection of unreleased Prince songs. Get all the details on 'Timeless' and hear the first single "Stone": ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-timel...

Just in time for the new 'Masters of the Universe' movie, we picked 16 of the original He-Man action figures from the '80s with the most unique features, accessories, and names: ultimateclassicrock.com/best-he-man-...

Musicianship and technique matter, of course - but so does attitude: ultimateclassicrock.com/guitar-solos...

The book will contain new interviews and a track-by-track deep dive into the band's first platinum studio album: ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-announc...

Most rock fans would likely consider Eddie Van Halen one of the greatest innovators to ever pick up an electric guitar. The Jesus and Mary Chain are not among them:

Find out if Diamond Dave is heading your way: ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-ro...

The band has been opening their long-dormant vaults in recent years: ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-li...

The absolute essentials pulled from nearly 20 studio albums: ultimateclassicrock.com/fleetwood-ma...

"Radio Soul! The Songs of Elvis Costello From the Early Days to the Late Hours" just added its first U.S. dates:

The frontman offers high praise for the band's new expanded lineup: ultimateclassicrock.com/rik-emmett-t...

"I don't know what you have to be so proud of," the singer reportedly said in response to the chant: ultimateclassicrock.com/black-crowes...

Who put out the best rock record after age 65? Let's count them down: ultimateclassicrock.com/top-25-rock-...

For the first time ever, Sammy Hagar's earliest tour with Van Halen is available on vinyl - and you could win a copy! ultimateclassicrock.com/win-van-hale...

He's heard the complaints - and he's tired of them: ultimateclassicrock.com/charlie-bena...

Def Leppard has extended their 2026 world tour with more shows in the U.S., Mexico and South America. Find out if they're stopping in your town right here: ultimateclassicrock.com/def-leppard-...

The cover helped launch Van Halen's career - but what did the Kinks think about it? ultimateclassicrock.com/kinks-really...

"Good things come to those who wait." Wise words from Rik Emmett regarding Triumph's current reunion tour. Here's our full report. ultimateclassicrock.com/triumph-detr...

Music in the '80s is typically associated with the computerized, neon-tinged sounds of MTV, but there was much more to this wildly varied decade. Which '80s rock album was your favorite?: ultimateclassicrock.com/top-80s-rock...

"The reason that I'm here right now is because of the music you've written with Paul [Simon]," Puth said from the stage: ultimateclassicrock.com/art-garfunke...

Longtime Revolution drummer Bobby Z tells UCR why the musical legend was "not human" and how he and his bandmates will honor their former leader at an all-star concert event June 5 in Minneapolis: ultimateclassicrock.com/bobby-z-prin...

The term "golden years" has taken on an entirely new meaning: ultimateclassicrock.com/top-25-rock-...

The singer says this track was started back in the late 80s or early 90s: ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-gabrie...

Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has offered some clarity on his in-progress recording project with Alex Van Halen, confirming that it will feature substantial archival work from Eddie Van Halen — and none of his own playing:

The Beatles released the chart-topping "Paperback Writer" 60 years ago today — see the story behind the unconventional song:

We took a look back at some of 1986's most exciting tours - and then realized a lot of those same bands were still delivering the goods live in 2026: ultimateclassicrock.com/artists-who-...

New Sammy Hagar interview! The Red Rocker talks about how his 'Best of All Worlds' band and tour have changed since it launched two years ago, why he's given up on reconnecting with Alex Van Halen, and how he's very slowly working on a new album: ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-...