Classic Rock News

Ultimate Classic Rock is the world’s largest classic rock site, exploring the past, present and future of music’s most legendary and enduring artists. Classic rock music news, interviews, pictures, songs and lists from classic rock artists.
Bruce Springsteen's 10 Strongest Political Songs

Bruce Springsteen's 10 Strongest Political Songs

Allison Rapp (31/01/2026)

He's been writing about conflict, poverty and general injustice for decades. Continue reading…

He's been writing about conflict, poverty and general injustice for decades. Continue reading…

Read More
Remembering The Music Legends We Lost In 2006

Remembering The Music Legends We Lost In 2006

Matthew Wilkening (31/01/2026)

Founding members of Pink Floyd and Bad Company were among the stars we lost during the year. Continue reading…

Founding members of Pink Floyd and Bad Company were among the stars we lost during the year. Continue reading…

Read More
How Warren Haynes Shaped His Career With The Allman Brothers Band

How Warren Haynes Shaped His Career With The Allman Brothers Band

Matt Wardlaw (30/01/2026)

The guitarist tells UCR about his early days with the group and also discusses a new version of his first solo album. Continue reading…

The guitarist tells UCR about his early days with the group and also discusses a new version of his first solo album. Continue reading…

Read More
Bruce Springsteen Surprises at Tom Morello's Benefit: Video

Bruce Springsteen Surprises at Tom Morello's Benefit: Video

Nick DeRiso (30/01/2026)

Watch the debut of his new protest song, which Trump's administration says includes "irrelevant opinions and inaccurate information." Continue reading…

Watch the debut of his new protest song, which Trump's administration says includes "irrelevant opinions and inaccurate information." Continue reading…

Read More
Zak Starkey Will Never Forget His First Who Performance

Zak Starkey Will Never Forget His First Who Performance

Matt Wardlaw (30/01/2026)

"It was f--king terrifying," he tells UCR in a new interview. Continue reading…

"It was f--king terrifying," he tells UCR in a new interview. Continue reading…

Read More
What to Expect From Zappa's 'Bongo Fury' 50th Anniversary Box

What to Expect From Zappa's 'Bongo Fury' 50th Anniversary Box

Michael Gallucci (30/01/2026)

Teenage friends' 1975 partly live album gets a six-disc upgrade. Continue reading…

Teenage friends' 1975 partly live album gets a six-disc upgrade. Continue reading…

Read More
What To Expect From Deep Purple's Upcoming Album

What To Expect From Deep Purple's Upcoming Album

Matt Wardlaw (30/01/2026)

Ian Gillan shares what fans can look forward to. Continue reading…

Ian Gillan shares what fans can look forward to. Continue reading…

Read More
‘The Beatles’ Four-Part Biopics Debut First Look at Cast

‘The Beatles’ Four-Part Biopics Debut First Look at Cast

Matt Singer (30/01/2026)

Check out the movie versions of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Continue reading…

Check out the movie versions of John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Continue reading…

Read More
Brian May Says Queen Won't Tour America: 'It's a Dangerous Place'

Brian May Says Queen Won't Tour America: 'It's a Dangerous Place'

Allison Rapp (30/01/2026)

"Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment," the guitarist said. Continue reading…

"Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment," the guitarist said. Continue reading…

Read More
Mick Mars' Attorney Hits Back After Motley Crue's Big Legal Win

Mick Mars' Attorney Hits Back After Motley Crue's Big Legal Win

Nick DeRiso (30/01/2026)

Former guitarist left the road in 2022 amid his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease. Continue reading…

Former guitarist left the road in 2022 amid his battle with ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease. Continue reading…

Read More
The Best Song Off Every Megadeth Album

The Best Song Off Every Megadeth Album

Bryan Rolli (29/01/2026)

For better or worse, Dave Mustaine has rarely stayed in one lane for long. Continue reading…

For better or worse, Dave Mustaine has rarely stayed in one lane for long. Continue reading…

Read More
Bret Michaels Denies Thwarting Poison Tour With Financial Demands

Bret Michaels Denies Thwarting Poison Tour With Financial Demands

Bryan Rolli (29/01/2026)

The frontman hopes the band can hit the road in 2027. Continue reading…

The frontman hopes the band can hit the road in 2027. Continue reading…

Read More
10 Memorable Moments in the History of Madison Square Garden

10 Memorable Moments in the History of Madison Square Garden

Allison Rapp (29/01/2026)

They call it the world's most famous arena for a reason. Continue reading…

They call it the world's most famous arena for a reason. Continue reading…

Read More
Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

Judge Rules Steven Tyler's Sexual Abuse Trial Can Go Forward

Nick DeRiso (29/01/2026)

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…

In a legal victory, however, charges against Aerosmith's frontman in Oregon, Washington and Massachusetts were dismissed. Continue reading…

Read More
Does the Hall of Fame Have a Prog Rock Problem?

Does the Hall of Fame Have a Prog Rock Problem?

Corey Irwin (29/01/2026)

Many of the genre's biggest names are still awaiting their induction. Continue reading…

Many of the genre's biggest names are still awaiting their induction. Continue reading…

Read More

Featured Indie Artists

Last Indie Music News

Indie Music Genres