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Classic Rock and AI: A Dangerous Combination?

How worried should we be about the growing number of AI-generated images, videos and even songs involving classic rock artists? Continue reading…
Watch the Who Play 'Who's Next' Gem Live for the First Time

The surprise appeared midway through the rock legends' 24-song set in Sunrise, Florida. Continue reading…
31 Worst Bootleg Kiss Merchandise Items You Can Find on Temu

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley aren't going to be happy when they see these 31 knockoff items. Continue reading…
The Top 50 Songs of 1979

Rock music still prevailed in the last year of the '70s, but pop, disco, new wave and punk came on strong. Continue reading…
A Tale of Three Bon Jovi 'Slippery When Wet' Album Covers

They became international superstars, but not before going through a trio of artwork concepts. Continue reading…
September 2025 New Music Releases

Robert Plant explores new sounds while his old band is showcased in all of its concert glory. Continue reading…
The Day John Fogerty Couldn’t Bring Himself to Buy Socks

Creedence Clearwater Revival icon says he didn’t know how ill he’d become in his 20s, and reflects on what would have happened if he’d never found fame. Continue reading…
Stuntman Set on Fire for 'Wish You Were Here' Cover Dead at 88

The famed stuntman was set on fire 15 different times in order to capture the iconic album cover photograph. Continue reading…
David Lee Roth Says the Ghost of Eddie Van Halen Visited Him, Too

Van Halen's original lead singer seems to be having some fun at the expense of Sammy Hagar. Continue reading…
Iron Maiden 'Very Uncomfortable' With Thought of Sphere Show

Another world-class metal band recently said they'd love to play the state-of-the-art venue. Continue reading…
Interview: Jerry Cantrell Talks Solo Tour and New Music Plans

The guitarist tells UCR about tough tours, important lessons he learned with Alice in Chains and his plans for new music. Continue reading…
10 Worst Eagles Solo Albums

It was never going to easy to live up their main band's multi-platinum '70s standards. Continue reading…
Eagles Cofounder Bernie Leadon Announces First LP in 21 Years

News of 'Too Late to Be Cool' comes with another new song. Continue reading…
John Fogerty Can Handle Having MAGA Believers as Fans

“Fortunate Son” writer describes Donald Trump as Richard Nixon on steroids and wishes for less knee-jerk politics. Continue reading…
Today's New Music Releases: Aug. 15, 2025

One classic rock act dives deeper into a signature live album while another explores their final multiplatinum era. Continue reading…