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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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.'
Peter Gabriel Announces Additional 2023 North American Tour Dates
More than a dozen shows added to upcoming trek.
22 Scathing Rock Star Breakup Quotes
This is what happens when legends get upset.
Why David Crosby Says He Won’t Play Guitar on Stage Anymore
"I could probably get away with it," he tells UCR, "but it's not good enough for me."
How Creedence Clearwater Revival Took Over the World
They'd already played for more than a million people in 1970 before a sold-out Royal Albert Hall show.
50 Years Ago: David Bowie Conquers America
Pianist Mike Garson had just joined the band, "and all of a sudden, there's thousands of people storming the stage."
How Tedeschi Trucks Found Their Own Legacy Through Classic Albums
"It gave the band a different confidence going forward," Derek Trucks tells UCR.
How the Police Went ‘Around the World’: Exclusive Interview
Guitarist Andy Summers discusses groundbreaking trek, which featured the first rock concert in India.