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The legend is auctioning off more than 800 items from his life and career with the Eagles, James Gang and more:
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Joe Walsh Wants To Sell You His ‘Barnstorm’ Guitar
Joe Walsh is giving fans the chance to bid on over 800 items from his life and career in a December auction that was announced in November 2025.
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Graham Nash's spring performances include nearly 20 shows:
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Graham Nash to Kick Off 2026 Tour in the Spring
Graham Nash announces his 2026 tour with 18 shows, featuring classic hits from his long career.
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Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick tell UCR how an intimate tour changed everything for Kiss:
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How Kiss Got Closer to Their Fans
Gene Simmons and Bruce Kulick tell UCR about an important Kiss tour that changed their relationship with the fans.
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Rock reunion tours are creating some of the biggest headlines for 2026 – but there are lots of other huge shows on the way:
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What to Expect From 2026's Huge Rock Tours
Here's an updated preview of the biggest rock tours of 2026.
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Like so much rock 'n' roll from the earliest and most formative years, Southern rock took a little bit from here and a little bit from there:
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Southern Rock's 35 Best Songs
Learn about Southern rock's unique blend of blues, soul, and country, plus a curated list of 35 essential songs that define the genre.
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"The Hall’s initial mission statement about who qualifies was always a ruse and a joke concocted to protect their own personal choices," the former Styx singer says:
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Dennis DeYoung Wants Rock Hall To Change Their ‘Shameful’ Ways
Dennis DeYoung explained why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is shameful and tragic during an update to his fans in November 2025.
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The band has been dormant since 2022 due to various health issues:
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'Fare Thee Well' - Whitesnake's David Coverdale Announces Retirement
"It's time really for me to hang up my rock 'n' roll platform shoes and my skintight jeans."
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The book will feature rare and never-before-seen photographs, as well as Van Halen's memories of six specific years in the band's career:
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Alex Van Halen's Second Book to Focus on a Crucial Van Halen Era
Alex Van Halen announced the release of his second book, 'Van Halen,' in November 2025.
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"It's going to be something completely different [from] anything we've done in the past," Def Leppard's Joe Elliott tells UCR:
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Def Leppard Has Big Plans for 2026 Concerts
In an exclusive interview, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott tells UCR what fans can expect at the band's 2026 Las Vegas residency.
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Eddie Kramer tells UCR how the second album from the Jimi Hendrix Experience showcased the guitar legend's continued evolution:
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How Jimi Hendrix Erupted With ‘Axis: Bold as Love'
Legendary producer Eddie Kramer tells UCR during a November 2025 interview how Jimi Hendrix evolved with Axis: Bold as Love.
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The upcoming songs were written back when Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook were teenagers:
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Squeeze's New Album Revisits Their Earliest Songwriting Efforts
Squeeze will release a new album called 'Trixies' on March 6, 2026, featuring songs that were written when Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook were teenagers.
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Friday sees the release of an expanded look back at their most celebrated album together:
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Drive-By Truckers Set to Reunite With Jason Isbell
Drive-By Truckers confirmed a long-awaited reunion with former member Jason Isbell in November 2025.
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Ringo Starr is also working on the follow-up to his 2025 country album, "Look Up":
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2026 Tour Dates Announced for Ringo Starr's All Starr Band
Ringo Starr's All Starr Band reveals 2026 tour dates. Learn about the lineup and ticket details.
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British prog rockers, formed in 1970, hit it big with an LP about America at the end of the decade. But there's more to their story:
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Ranking Supertramp Albums
Explore the evolution of Supertramp, their key albums and how the band's contrasting songwriting styles shaped their iconic sound.
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"All I know is he's treated me with respect, your father with respect," Sharon said on "The Osbournes" podcast:
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Hear Donald Trump's Voicemail to Sharon Osbourne Following Ozzy's Death
All I know is he's treated me with respect, your father with respect," Sharon said on 'The Osbournes' podcast.
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When grunge exploded in the early '90s, it left the '80s hair metal scene in the dust — but the best grunge song by these five hair metal bands shows that some groups managed to adapt to the times with their dignity intact:
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The Best Grunge Song by 5 Hair Metal Bands - Motley Crue, Skid Row + More
Grunge might have left hair metal in the dust, but not every band rolled over and died.
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t was the largest boat that ever sank in the Great Lakes, claiming the lives of 29 people whose bodies were never recovered. The accident prompted new maritime regulations and one of Lightfoot's most successful songs:
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50 Years Ago: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald Sinks and Inspires a Gordon Lightfoot Hit
On Nov. 10, 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald sunk in the Great Lakes, inspiring Gordon Lightfoot to write a hit song called 'The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.'
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The long-running Little Feat will start plans to leave the road soon:
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Little Feat Kicks Off 'The Last Farewell Tour' in 2026
Little Feat's Last Farewell Tour kicks off in 2026, a celebration of their legacy.
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The former Allman Brothers Band guitarist played music with the late Grateful Dead cofounder for decades:
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Warren Haynes Plans ‘Beautiful Tribute’ for Phil Lesh
Warren Haynes tells UCR about his plans to pay tribute to the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh.
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He said he plans to "look back and share with the fans the sheer joy of what we accomplished":
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What to Expect From Micky Dolenz's 2026 Monkees Tour
Micky Dolenz confirmed 2026's '60 Years of the Monkees' Tour in November 2025.
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"The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash" shattered a 13-year-old record:
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PHOTO + VIDEO - Bagpipers Shatter World Record Playing AC/DC Anthem in Australia
"The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash" shattered a 13-year-old record.
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Zakk Sabbath will be the direct support for all of the shows:
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Black Label Society Announces 2026 North American Tour
Black Label Society announced a 2026 tour with Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel in November 2025.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/black-label-society-zakk-sabbath-2026-tour/
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The show also included the homeland debuts of two other beloved '70s tracks:
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Watch AC/DC Play a '76 Classic Live for the First Time Since 1991
AC/DC celebrated their return to Australia by performing a song they hadn't played live since 1991.
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The 1975 Joni Mitchell song, released 50 years ago this month, shares its title with a popular 2022 release:
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Did This Joni Mitchell Song Inspire a Grammy-Winning LP?
In February of 2023, the album that won Grammy of the Year shared its name with this 1975 Joni Mitchell song. Is there any correlation?
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With the death of their drummer earlier this year, the 80-year-old singer doesn't know what's next for the band:
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Will Blondie Tour Without Clem Burke? Debbie Harry Isn't Sure
Debbie Harry and Chris Stein spoke with 'Consequence' in November of 2025 about the odds of Blondie touring in the future without drummer Clem Burke.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/debbie-harry-future-blondie-tours/
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Kirk Hammett used the instrument at the Back to the Beginning farewell concert:
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Kirk Hammett's Signed Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Concert Guitar Highlights Charity Auction
Kirk Hammett used, then signed the guitar at Ozzy Osbourne's 'Back to the Beginning' farewell concert
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Joe Jackson's massive 80-concert international run begins with a string of North American dates:
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Joe Jackson Returns With New Tour and First Rock LP in 7 Years
Joe Jackson confirmed an 80-stop 2026 tour and an upcoming new album, 'Hope and Fury,' in November 2025.
https://ultimateclassicrock.com/joe-jackson-hope-and-fury-tour-album/
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Cheap Trick's new album comes out Friday! Read UCR's review:
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Cheap Trick's 'All Washed Up' Album Review
Cheap Trick’s new album 'All Washed Up' showcases their enduring sound and creativity after five decades in the music industry.
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Drummer was the lone member of the band who was able to attend the ceremony:
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Simon Kirke Had 'Mixed Emotions' Over Bad Company's HOF Induction
Simon Kirke explained the 'mixed emotions' he felt during Bad Company's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in November 2025.
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Whatever you might think of this year's inductees, these were pretty special moments to watch:
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10 of the Best and Most Moving Moments From the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
A list of 10 of the best and most moving moments from the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony held on Nov. 8, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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The trek begins in late May and features more Canadian dates than U.S. ones:
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Bonnie Raitt Announces 2026 North American Tour Dates
Bonnie Raitt will tour North America in May and June of 2026.
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Fans can also see their documentary celebrating Joe Cocker and Leon Russell starting this week:
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Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces 2026 Tour Dates
Tedeschi Trucks Band revealed their latest headlining shows for 2026 in November 2025.
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The former Yes singer promises the shows will be full of classic material from his legendary catalog:
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Jon Anderson Announces 2026 Tour Dates
Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson announced his first tour dates for 2026 in November 2025.
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The duo shares an early preview clip of their debut single, "Body Down":
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Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Announce Their Debut Single
Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, the songs of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Nick Simmons, announced they will release their debut single on Dec. 5, 2025.
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The longest-running residency at the Las Vegas venue continues:
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Eagles Add Final 2026 Dates to Sphere Residency
Eagles have scheduled final concerts for their 2026 Las Vegas Sphere residency, to take place in March.
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Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings recently won back control of their band's name:
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The Guess Who Announce 2026 Reunion Tour Dates
The Guess Who announced a 12-city 2026 reunion tour in November 2025.
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New concerts extend Chicago's performance schedule through late spring:
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Chicago Adds New Concert Dates for 2026
Chicago has added over 15 new concert dates for 2026, extending their tour across multiple cities in May.
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All four members of Kiss will share the stage at this weekend's Land-Locked in Vegas event:
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See Three-Fourths of Kiss Reunite at Gene Simmons Solo Gig
The full band will reunite at this weekend's Land-Locked in Vegas event.
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Check out all the new music coming out next month:
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Pink Floyd, Kiss and Bruce Springsteen: December's Hottest New Music
Here's a look at rock-related releases set to arrive in December 2025.
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This rootsy debut helped completely reshape rock – and he played a key role:
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How Richard Manuel Shined on the Band's 'Music From Big Pink'
An excerpt from Stephen T. Lewis' 2025 book 'Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to the Band.'
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Featuring greasy soul, sticky R&B and the deepest, fattest grooves known to mankind:
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The Top 40 Funk Songs That Shaped Music History
Uncover the journey of funk music, showcasing its rhythmic roots and the top funk songs that illustrate its lasting cultural impact.
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Heart guitarist insists the shock-jock deserves the honor:
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Nancy Wilson Would Like to See Howard Stern in the Rock Hall
Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson argued that radio host Howard Stern deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in November 2025.
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What if someone released an impassioned twin-guitar genius record and nobody cared? That's basically what happened:
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Eric Clapton Bares His Soul on 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs': Retro Review
A review of Derek and the Dominos' 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,' released by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman on Nov. 9, 1970.
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Chappell Roan provided the induction speech, describing Lauper as "a woman who redefined what a pop star could look like, sound like, sing like and be":
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Cyndi Lauper Inducted Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Cyndi Lauper was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8, 2025, with a speech by pop star Chappell Roan.
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He also shared the story of the very first time he met Wilson, back in 1970:
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Elton John Pays Tribute to the Late Brian Wilson at Rock Hall Ceremony
Elton John covered 'God Only Knows' in honor of the late Brian Wilson at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 8, 2025.
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Rodrigo and Feist performed an acoustic section while Twenty One Pilots handled that famous riff:
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Twenty One Pilots Perform the White Stripes' 'Seven Nation Army' at 2025 Rock Hall Induction
Twenty One Pilots performed 'Seven Nation Army' in honor of the White Stripes' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8, 2025, while Olivia Rodrigo and Feist performed 'We're Going to B...
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The Killers pay tribute to Warren Zevon at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony using one of Zevon’s own guitars:
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The Killers Pay Tribute to Warren Zevon at Rock Hall of Fame Show
The Killers performed 'Lawyers, Guns and Money' in tribute to Warren Zevon using one of his own guitars at the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 8, 2025.
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Inductees, guest performers and more looking ready to rock:
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2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Red Carpet Photo Gallery
A photo gallery of the rock stars attending the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, 2025.
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Here are dozens of great gift ideas for the classic rock fans in your life:
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Your 2025 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide
Ultimate Classic Rock's 2025 holiday gift guide.
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