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He was there on the fateful day two future Beatles met:
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Len Garry, Quarrymen Member With Early Beatles Ties, Dead at 84
He was there when John Lennon and Paul McCartney met.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/len-garry-quarrymen-dead/
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The exact dates aren't available yet, but a presale will start March 4:
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Metallica Will Add Six More Shows to Sphere Residency
We don't have the exact dates yet, but they're on their way.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-six-more-sphere-shows-2026/
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The Sex Pistols have confirmed a string of rescheduled North American shows with Frank Carter. This tour was halted in September after guitarist Steve Jones suffered a broken wrist.
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What to Expect From Sex Pistols' Rescheduled North American Tour
Sex Pistols confirmed a string of rescheduled shows across North America in March 2026.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-rescheduled-2026-tour/
about 16 hours ago
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Twenty new North American dates will take place in the fall:
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Sting Adds New Fall Dates for the 2026 North American Tour
The Sting 3.0 tour adds 20 new shows this fall, featuring a mix of classic hits and fan favorites across North America.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sting-tour-dates-2026/
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Paul Stanley's already said he doesn't like this Kiss album. Now he's turned his attention to the cover art:
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Why Paul Stanley Thinks This Kiss Album Cover 'Sucks'
In a new interview, Gene Simmons takes the blame and suggests an easy fix.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-unmasked-album-cover/
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Goth rock, dynamic duos and more:
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The 'Big 4' of London Bands in the '80s
There was a little something for everyone in this decade.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4-80s/
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Find out where the guitar legend will perform this fall:
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Eric Clapton Announces 2026 US Tour
Jimmie Vaughan will serve as Clapton's opening act.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eric-clapton-2026-us-tour/
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The Eagles’ residency at the Las Vegas Sphere remains one of the most jaw-dropping live music experiences in the world:
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Eagles Continue to Dazzle at the Sphere
We went back to see the Eagles at the Sphere a second time -- and were blown away.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-sphere-live-review-2026/
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Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously honored at Saturday’s Brit Awards, where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award and an all-star tribute performance featuring Zakk Wylde, Robbie Williams and more:
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VIDEO - Robbie Williams and Zakk Wylde Lead All-Star Ozzy Osbourne Tribute at Brit Awards
"There will never be another Ozzy f—ing Osbourne," Sharon Osbourne said while accepting her late husband's Lifetime Achievement Award.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-tribute-brit-awards/
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Journey played the first show of their 'Final Frontier' tour last night. We were there! Check out the full set list, photos and videos here:
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Journey Kicks Off 'Final Frontier' Tour: Set List, Video
Here's UCR's report from the first concert in Hershey, PA for Journey's farewell tour.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/journey-final-frontier-farewell-tour-set-list-video/
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In a post-Beatles world, these bands came out on top:
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The 'Big 4' of London Bands in the '70s
In a post-Beatles world, these bands turned up and changed the game.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4-70s/
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Tributes from fellow songwriters Elton John, Carole King and more:
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Tributes From Rockers Appear Online Following Neil Sedaka's Death
Elton John, Paul Stanley, Carole King and many more.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-sedaka-dies-rockers-react/
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It's tour launch day for Journey. In honor of that, we're taking a look back at Jonathan Cain's best contributions as a cornerstone in three hitmaking bands – the Babys, Bad English and Journey:
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Retracing Jonathan Cain's Career Triumphs Through His Best Songs
A look back at Jonathan Cain's most important contributions to three hitmaking bands – the Babys, Bad English and Journey.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jonathan-cain-best-songs/
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ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons is among the many paying tribute to Los Angeles radio legend Uncle Joe Benson
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Radio Legend Uncle Joe Benson Dead at 76
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and others remember the legendary Los Angeles personality.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/uncle-joe-benson-radio-legend-dead
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They called it the swinging city for a reason:
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The 'Big 4' of London Bands in the '60s
This era earned London the nickname of swinging city.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4-60s/
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Many of the rock stars who released these 'Dead End' albums had to make major changes afterwards:
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Dead Ends: 15 '80s Albums That Stopped Rock's Biggest Stars in Their Tracks
In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/80s-rock-albums-that-were-dead-ends/
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Hagar says there are "hundreds of hours" of unreleased jams and music from his time in Van Halen:
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Sammy Hagar 'Disappointed' About Being Excluded From Van Halen Archival Project
The singer says there are "hundreds of hours" of music from his era in the Van Halen vaults.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-disappointed-van-halen-project/
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"In effect, I'm keeping my voice where it was when I was 19," the singer says:
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Axl Rose, Lita Ford + More Warm Up To This Metal Singer's Tape From the '80s
"In effect, I'm keeping my voice where it was when I was 19," he says.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sebastian-bach-axl-rose-vocal-warm-up/
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The '80s weren’t just about the music — they were a full-blown “things” decade:
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How Many of These Totally Normal ’80s Things Did You Have at Home?
Ordinary 1980s objects that somehow defined an entire childhood. Which one instantly takes you back?
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/forgotten-1980s-things/
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Marshall Tucker Band cofounder and former drummer Paul T. Riddle joins UCR for an exclusive interview about his history, past and present. He also digs deep into the importance of late guitarist Toy Caldwell's songwriting.
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Why Fans Still Love Marshall Tucker Band’s ‘Can’t You See'
Former Marshall Tucker Band Paul T. Riddle looks back at the legacy of the group and how he's honoring the music of the late Toy Caldwell.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/marshall-tucker-band-history-cant-you-see/
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Before they could get the chance to present themselves to the public, Van Halen and their new singer Sammy Hagar had to convince their labels and managers that they weren't crazy. Here's how they did it:
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The Song That Proved Van Halen and Hagar Could Succeed Together
Van Halen, with new singer Sammy Hagar, released the single Why Can't This be Love in February 1986.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halen-why-cant-this-be-love/
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Iron Maiden fans who are on the fence about seeing the band this year ought to make haste, as they plan to take a break from the road for all of 2027:
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Iron Maiden to Take a Break From Touring 'Until at Least 2028'
The metal giants have revealed the final dates of their Run for Your Lives world tour.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-2027-touring-break/
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Carole King came of age as one of the '60s' best and busiest songwriters. A decade later, she defined an era:
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All of Carole King's Albums Ranked
Carole King, a pop music legend, crafted timeless hits in the '60s and solidified her solo career with the iconic album 'Tapestry' in 1971, changing the music scene forever.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/carole-king-music-legacy/
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Metallica are headed to Las Vegas to take over the Sphere! And we have your chance to win a trip to see two shows on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3:
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Enter to Win Trip to See Metallica at the Sphere in Las Vegas!
Metallica are headed to Las Vegas to take over the Sphere! And we have your chance to win a trip to see two shows on Oct. 1 and Oct. 3.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/enter-to-win-trip-to-see-metallica-at-the-sphere-in-las-vegas/
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Although he says he doesn't know exactly what material his uncle is planning to use, Van Halen's youngest alumni vowed to support the project however he could:
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Wolfgang Van Halen Offers His Support to New Van Halen Album
Currently on tour with his own band Mammoth, Wolfgang says he'll help in any way he can.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/wolfgang-van-halen-new-van-halen-album/
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It's finally happening! Metallica at the Sphere - and still doing the two-show "no repeat weekends." PLUS we're giving away a trip to see it all:
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Metallica Announces 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Residency
The heavy metal pioneers will bring their two-show "no repeat" set lists to the innovative venue.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-sphere-shows/
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Here's who we think SHOULD get in to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and who we think WILL get in:
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2026 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees Roundtable: Who Should and Who Will Get Inducted?
This year's class is certain to start a lot of debates.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-hall-2026-nominees-snubs-surprises/
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More than half of this year's list are being nominated for the first time:
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New Names Dominate as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 17 New 2026 Nominees
More than half of the 17 artists have been nominated for the first time.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/2026-rock-hall-of-fame-inductees/
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Tom Morello gave a surprising reason for rescheduling his own solo dates. Turns out, he's reuniting with an old friend:
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7 days ago
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"It was the worst ending that it could have been," the guitarist laments:
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'It Fell Apart Like Jenga' - Reb Beach Reflects on Whitesnake's 'Terrible' Final Tour
The guitarist respects David Coverdale's decision to retire — but it gave him no closure.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/reb-beach-whitesnake-final-tour/
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Tickets for 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' will be available starting in March:
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Iron Maiden Documentary Coming to Theaters This May
'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' chronicles the band's five-decade career.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-burning-ambition-documentary/
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Who Are the 'Big 4' of New Orleans Rock? A sardonic piano-playing storyteller, a metal pioneer, a mystic swamp-rock legend and a too-often-overlooked architect of rock 'n' roll:
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Do you agree?
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John Mellencamp Slams the Grammy Awards: 'It's F—ing Nothing'
He's never attended the awards show, despite numerous nominations during his career.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-mellencamp-slams-grammys/
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Good news! Tomahawk and the Melvins are teaming up. See the tour dates.
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Tomahawk and the Melvins Share 2026 Tour Plans
Mike Patton and the supergroup will hit the road for the first time in 13 years.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tomahawk-melvins-2026-tour-dates/
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Who is Loren Gold? Here's a look at the new Rush keyboardist's key contributions to two other legendary classic rock acts:
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Reunited Rush extends Fifty Something dates into another year:
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Rush Extends the Fifty Something Tour Into 2027 With New Dates
Rush is back on the road, extending their Fifty Something tour through 2027, with concerts honoring drummer Neil Peart's legacy along the way.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-concert-dates-2027/
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It was 40 years ago today that Ozzy Osbourne released 'The Ultimate Sin.' Here's how he did it:
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When Ozzy Osbourne Returned From Rehab With 'The Ultimate Sin'
Ozzy Osbourne released the platinum-selling No. 6 smash 'Ultimate Sin' on Feb. 22, 1986.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ozzy-osbourne-ultimate-sin/
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This era-turning multi-platinum smash became the group's first chart-topping album:
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A Song-By-Song Look Back at Eagles' 'One of These Nights'
Here's a song-by-song look back at Eagles' chart-topping 1975 album 'One of These Nights.'
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/eagles-one-of-these-nights-songs/
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All told, Simmons and his band played four Kiss songs written by Ace Frehley during their first 2026 concert. Watch here:
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Watch Gene Simmons Play Two of Ace Frehley's Kiss Songs Live for the First Time
In total, Simmons played four Frehley-penned Kiss classics at his first solo show of 2026.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/gene-simmons-plays-ace-frehley-songs/
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The Bad Company legend was quick to state that health was not a factor in his decision:
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Paul Rodgers Explains Why He Said No to Recording With Van Halen
The Bad Company star was quick to explain that his health was not a factor in the decision.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/why-paul-rodgers-turned-down-van-halen/
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It's the decade that turned L.A. into America's hotbed for music -- but which bands best define the era?
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Who Are the 'Big 4' of 1960s Los Angeles Bands?
It's the decade that made L.A. a hotbed for music -- but which bands best define the era?
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/big-4-bands-60s-los-angeles/
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The frontman says the decision "didn't happen overnight":
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Why Josh Freese Was Fired From Foo Fighters, According to Dave Grohl
In 2025, it was announced that Freese would be leaving the band after two years of playing with them.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/dave-grohl-josh-freese-foo-fighters-fired/
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It wasn't the safest moment in time for the Big Apple, but it still bred a whole lot of creativity:
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The 'Big 4' of New York City Artists in the '80s
It wasn't the safest era for residents of the Big Apple, but it still bred a whole lot of creativity.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/new-york-city-big-4-80s/
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Earlier today, Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain said that Neal Schon had asked Steve Perry about making a guest appearance on the band's upcoming tour, and that the singer hadn't given an answer yet. Well, he has now:
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Steve Perry Responds to Journey Reunion Rumors
Well, that was quick.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-perry-responds-to-journey-reunion-rumors/
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Anyone looking for the match-light moment when R.E.M. exploded onto the national scene needs to search no further than "Losing My Religion," which arrived 35 years ago today. A decade in, these alt-rock darlings were suddenly actual pop stars:
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"Queen II," remixed, remastered and expanded to five CDs:
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'Queen II Collector's Edition' Box Set Arrives in March With Five CDs
Queen's iconic 'Queen II' album is getting a fresh reissue with a collector's box set packed with new mixes, live tracks, and unseen studio gems, celebrating its pivotal role in their journey.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-ii-collectors-edition/
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Jonathan Cain confirms that Journey has reached out to Steve Perry about appearing on their upcoming farewell tour – and Perry is apparently considering it. "He didn't say no," Cain says. Inside their latest attempt at a reunion:
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Foo Fighters are BACK! Listen to the newly released title track off their upcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy':
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Foo Fighters Are Back - Hear the Title Track Off Upcoming Album 'Your Favorite Toy'
Dave Grohl calls it "the fuse to the powder keg of songs we wound up recording for this record."
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/foo-fighters-your-favorite-toy/
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EXCLUSIVE! Jonathan Cain talks about his decision to leave Journey, what fans can expect on his final tour with the group, and all about his new solo record:
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Jonathan Cain Opens Up About Leaving Journey and His New Solo Record: Exclusive
The keyboardist talks about his new solo EP, his upcoming farewell to Journey, and the chances of a Steve Perry reunion.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jonathan-cain-opens-up-about-leaving-journey-and-his-new-solo-record/
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Two very big names are noticeably absent from Alex Van Halen's plans to complete an unfinished Van Halen album. Here's why you shouldn't hold your breath waiting to hear Roth or Hagar singing on the record:
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David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar Won't Be on Van Halen's Next Album: Here's Why
Don't expect to hear either classic Van Halen singer on the upcoming LP.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sammy-hagar-david-lee-roth-not-on-next-van-halen-album/
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