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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How Raspberries Eventually Became ‘Power Pop Masters’
Author Ken Sharp tells UCR that there's a reason that the group's music has such a "timeless quality."
How Working With Ray Davies and Bob Ezrin Helped Gary Louris Grow
The Jayhawks singer-songwriter tells UCR how his career experiences helped shape the approach for his new album.
Jet’s Nic Cester Recalls His Dream Audition for AC/DC
The singer tells UCR about the pressure he faced during his time with the Australian legends.
The Eddie Van Halen Collaboration That Never Happened
Joe Satriani tells UCR why he thinks it didn't work out.
The Aerosmith Song That Tom Hamilton Wanted to Play Live
He tells UCR how he chose the classic songs he'll play with his new band, Close Enemies.
Hear a Lost Tom Petty Radio Broadcast This Week
Ultimate Classic Rock will share rare audio of 'Long After Dark'-era interview for the first time since 1982 on Wednesday evening.
Rock’s 21 Longest-Lasting Current Lineups
It's not easy to keep a band together.
How Journey’s Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain Finally Mended Fences
"There was a lot of turmoil in both camps and nobody was talking," Deen Castronovo tells UCR.
22 Scathing Rock Star Breakup Quotes
This is what happens when legends get upset.
25 Albums That Turned 25 in 2023
The year's highlights brought major changes for some groups.
30 Albums That Turned 30 in 2023
Classic rock continued to strike back against grunge.
35 Albums That Turned 35 in 2023
Old-guard legends, hot new talents and one supergroup to rule them all.
45 Albums That Turned 45 in 2023
The year's highlights included one of classic rock's most important debuts.
Steve Howe Explains How Yes Built Their ‘Classic Tales’ Set List
"If Yes doesn't have challenges, then it might as well stop," the guitarist explains.
How Gregg Rolie Ended Up Jamming With Foo Fighters
Dave Grohl has "been the champion for rock 'n' roll music for years," Santana and Journey co-founder tells UCR.
40 of Rock’s Most Important Rock Opera Albums
It's more than just the Who's 'Tommy.'