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Photos - 25 of Rock's Biggest Stars in 1976 Vs. Now

Photos - 25 of Rock's Biggest Stars in 1976 Vs. Now

Bryan Rolli (25/04/2026)

Many of them are still touring and releasing music today. Continue reading…

Many of them are still touring and releasing music today. Continue reading…

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The Moment Ringo Starr Made His First Country Album

The Moment Ringo Starr Made His First Country Album

Matt Wardlaw (25/04/2026)

The legendary Beatle shares how he ended up making music in Nashville decades before meeting T Bone Burnett. Continue reading…

The legendary Beatle shares how he ended up making music in Nashville decades before meeting T Bone Burnett. Continue reading…

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Think You Know ’80s Movies? Try to ID These From Just One Frame

Think You Know ’80s Movies? Try to ID These From Just One Frame

Stephen Lenz (24/04/2026)

Try to identify these classics from a single freeze-frame moment. Continue reading…

Try to identify these classics from a single freeze-frame moment. Continue reading…

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When Will Skid Row Tour Again?

When Will Skid Row Tour Again?

Matt Wardlaw (24/04/2026)

Rachel Bolan tells UCR the reason it's been nearly two years since they played a show and what's next for the hard rock legends. Continue reading…

Rachel Bolan tells UCR the reason it's been nearly two years since they played a show and what's next for the hard rock legends. Continue reading…

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See Michael Stipe Perform a New Song, 'The Rest of Ever'

See Michael Stipe Perform a New Song, 'The Rest of Ever'

Allison Rapp (24/04/2026)

The R.E.M. singer says he's currently "writing the final lyrics" for his long-delayed debut solo album. Continue reading…

The R.E.M. singer says he's currently "writing the final lyrics" for his long-delayed debut solo album. Continue reading…

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Tree Tracks: 40 Songs for Arbor Day

Tree Tracks: 40 Songs for Arbor Day

Allison Rapp (24/04/2026)

A playlist for while you plant. Continue reading…

A playlist for while you plant. Continue reading…

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Summer 2026 Preview: Rock's 85 Biggest Tours

Summer 2026 Preview: Rock's 85 Biggest Tours

Nick DeRiso (24/04/2026)

Here's a sneak peek at the season's most highly anticipated shows, including AC/DC, Eagles, Rush and Guns N' Roses. Continue reading…

Here's a sneak peek at the season's most highly anticipated shows, including AC/DC, Eagles, Rush and Guns N' Roses. Continue reading…

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Warrant Announces More 2026 Tour Dates With Fellow '80s Rockers

Warrant Announces More 2026 Tour Dates With Fellow '80s Rockers

Bryan Rolli (23/04/2026)

The "Cherry Pie" stars will be on the road through October. Continue reading…

The "Cherry Pie" stars will be on the road through October. Continue reading…

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50 Years Ago: Ramones Shape Punk Music With Their Debut Album

50 Years Ago: Ramones Shape Punk Music With Their Debut Album

Michael Gallucci (23/04/2026)

They sounded like everybody — and nobody — else. Continue reading…

They sounded like everybody — and nobody — else. Continue reading…

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50 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Black and Blue' Divides Fans

50 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Black and Blue' Divides Fans

Michael Gallucci (23/04/2026)

In the end, these stumbles were just another part of their legend. Continue reading…

In the end, these stumbles were just another part of their legend. Continue reading…

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55 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' Songs Ranked

55 Years Ago: Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' Songs Ranked

Nick DeRiso (23/04/2026)

In keeping with its era of great change, this LP reaches into the past while charging forward. Continue reading…

In keeping with its era of great change, this LP reaches into the past while charging forward. Continue reading…

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George Lynch to Perform 'A Night of Dokken' on New Tour

George Lynch to Perform 'A Night of Dokken' on New Tour

Matthew Wilkening (23/04/2026)

The band lineup includes singers from Great White, XYZ and the Lynch Mob. Continue reading…

The band lineup includes singers from Great White, XYZ and the Lynch Mob. Continue reading…

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Read the 'Sticky Fingers' Letter Mick Jagger Sent to Andy Warhol

Read the 'Sticky Fingers' Letter Mick Jagger Sent to Andy Warhol

Allison Rapp (23/04/2026)

"I leave it in your capable hands," the note reads in part. Continue reading…

"I leave it in your capable hands," the note reads in part. Continue reading…

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Kiss Kruise '26 Lineup: Night Ranger, Kulick, Slaughter and More

Kiss Kruise '26 Lineup: Night Ranger, Kulick, Slaughter and More

Matthew Wilkening (23/04/2026)

The Las Vegas weekend will also include an all-star tribute to Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

The Las Vegas weekend will also include an all-star tribute to Ace Frehley. Continue reading…

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Hear New Music From Skid Row's Rachel Bolan

Hear New Music From Skid Row's Rachel Bolan

Matt Wardlaw (22/04/2026)

The rocker tells UCR about his upcoming solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State. Continue reading…

The rocker tells UCR about his upcoming solo album, Gargoyle of the Garden State. Continue reading…

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