Matt Wardlaw is the host of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights. He loves vinyl and believes that the compact disc is still a worthy format. Right now, he's probably reading some liner notes.
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Hear Def Leppard and Tom Morello’s New Song, ‘Just Like ‘73′
The Sheffield hard rock legends are gearing up for their summer tour with Journey by releasing new music.
How Def Leppard Came of Age With ‘Pyromania': Exclusive Interview
Guitarist Phil Collen tells UCR about the transformation and why the band was more "Duran Duran than Iron Maiden."
How Eric Clapton Helped George Clinton Find His Own Sound
The funk legend realized, "I'd better get back to my lessons, when I have to wait for somebody all the way over in England to tell me about Robert Johnson!"
Watch REO Speedwagon and Train Mash Their Hits Together
Kevin Cronin tells UCR how the soon-to-be tour mates made the medley work.
REO Speedwagon Announces Summer Tour With Train
"I'm really looking forward to being up there on the same stage," Kevin Cronin tells UCR regarding the trek, which begins in July.
How Judas Priest’s Power Trip Performance Almost Didn’t Happen
Rob Halford reflects on their monumental performance at the festival -- and moments that he shared with AC/DC and Metallica.
Hear Judas Priest’s New Single ‘Crown of Horns’
Rob Halford tells UCR about Judas Priest's new song: "God, the band sounds so young."
20 Albums Turning 20 in 2024
Among the many new albums, two new supergroups released their debuts.
40 Albums Turning 40 in 2024
Van Halen and Prince were among the artists who put out important records.
Bruce Kulick on Final Kiss Show: ‘Kisstory Was Not Represented’
"It was a very unusual end to their career," the former Kiss guitarist tells UCR.
45 Albums Turning 45 in 2024
The year's offerings included pivotal albums from Pink Floyd, Van Halen and more.
Bruce Kulick Announces His Departure From Grand Funk Railroad
The former Kiss guitarist will focus on his own music and possibly finish his memoir.
50 Albums Turning 50 in 2024
1974's offerings included the debut albums from Kiss and Rush, plus new music from David Bowie, Eagles and more.
35 Great Box Sets Released in 2023
The Who, Pink Floyd, Green Day and Stevie Nicks were among the many who revisited classic albums.
How Dolly Parton and Kevin Cronin Made Their ‘Dark Duet’
She took a different approach with "Keep on Loving You," REO Speedwagon frontman tells UCR. "I love it when real singers sing my songs."
22 Scathing Rock Star Breakup Quotes
This is what happens when legends get upset.