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 Neil Young Created His Magical ‘Mirror Ball’ With Pearl Jam
Longtime band associate Brett Eliason tells UCR how the collaboration took shape.
David Gilmour Brings ‘Luck and Strange’ Tour to New York: Photos
The Pink Floyd legend blended his past and present seamlessly for more than two hours at Madison Square Garden.
How Sean Penn Became ‘Spicoli’ in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’
Cameron Crowe reveals how the actor nailed the stoner surfer's most famous line.
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.
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
"It was proof of life for digital music," former Geffen employee Jim Griffin tells UCR.
Why Mike Love Was Upset at the Beach Boys’ Rock Hall Induction
He talks about what triggered his legendary speech and how he heard about it from a Beatle.
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai Have ‘Crazy Ideas’ for Upcoming Album: Interview
The guitar shredders tell UCR about their new music and upcoming tours with Sammy Hagar and Adrian Belew.
Exclusive: Check Out Billy Gibbons’ New Club: Photos, Interview
ZZ Top legend and his partner, Tim Montana, give UCR an inside look at the Wise River Club in Montana.
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.
40 of Rock’s Most Important Rock Opera Albums
It's more than just the Who's 'Tommy.'