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Eagles' 'Greatest Hits' Becomes First Album to Hit 40M US Sales

It was the first album to earn a platinum certification. Fifty years later, it's still making history. Continue reading…
The Change in California Law That Ensnared Two Rockers Again

Their cases were dropped, until a newly enacted statute began allowing older claims to be refiled. Continue reading…
Best and Worst Solo Album From Every Member of the Rolling Stones

The top releases from each of the core members, past and present, along with the least extraordinary. Continue reading…
How Dave Mustaine Found His Megadeth Voice: Exclusive Interview

He tells UCR about the important "paradigm shift" that helped set the course for the future thrash metal legends. Continue reading…
February 2026 New Music Releases

Rock looks back with a series of expanded box sets, new compilations, live albums and vinyl reissues. Continue reading…
Def Leppard Releases New Song 'Rejoice'

Guitarist Phil Collen says the song has more "oomph" than the band's recent releases. Continue reading…
Bret Michaels Reacts to Nixed Poison 40th Anniversary Tour Claims

The singer allegedly wanted to make 600% more than his bandmates. Continue reading…
Phil Collins Hopes to Make New Music Despite Ongoing Health Woes

Even after years of ailments and surgeries, the former Genesis frontman aims to get back in the studio. Continue reading…
Bob Mould's Reunited Sugar Confirms 2026 World Tour

Check out the new single "Long Live Love," originally sketched out almost 20 years ago. Continue reading…
Talking Heads' New CD Set Features Rare Early Demos

Expanded Record Store Day set collects dozens of previously unreleased demos and live recordings from band's early years as a trio. Continue reading…
George Thorogood’s 2026 Tour: More Cities And Dates Revealed

The blues-rocker now has more than 35 shows scheduled for the year starting in March. Continue reading…
What to Expect From the Beach Boys' New Box Set Release

'Love You,' '15 Big Ones' and (finally!) 'Adult/Child' sessions on 3-CD/3-LP box. Continue reading…
Five Famous '80s Acts That Have Been Snubbed by the Hall of Fame

We can't figure out why these artists still haven't been inducted. Continue reading…
Richie Sambora Thanks Fans for Support Following Mother's Death

She recently passed away, just days shy of her 90th birthday. Continue reading…
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms Set 2026 Tour Dates

The Spin Doctors are also on the bill, so it's going to be a great '90s alt-rock summer. Continue reading…