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The man who gave "Waiting on a Friend" its distinctive sound has passed: ultimateclassicrock.com/sonny-rollins-…

Bassist Ian Hill talks about the band's future: ultimateclassicrock.com/judas-priest-l…

He also throws cold water on rumors of a new album from the prog rock group: ultimateclassicrock.com/robert-fripp-w…

He was just 46 years old: ultimateclassicrock.com/gene-clark-dea…

Happy 85th birthday to Bob Dylan: ultimateclassicrock.com/bob-dylan-quot…

Iron Maiden dusted off an '80s rarity at the their first concert of 2026: ultimateclassicrock.com/iron-maiden-20…

Months after abruptly canceling all of his 2026 tour plans, Neil Young gave an unexpected performance last night: ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-young-sur…

Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! I’m heading into week 5 after my surgery and continue to feel stronger every day. I’m really enjoying getting back to being creative again… plugging in, recording ideas, and spending time with music in my studio. I’ll admit that it’s amazing how much the “simple things” mean after a major experience like this. Wishing all of you a safe and relaxing holiday weekend — and remembering those who served and sacrificed for all of us.

Night Ranger has expanded their 2026 plans with more tour dates — see where they're playing: ultimateclassicrock.com/night-ranger-n…

This was always a big month for Elton John, who released an amazing five albums in May – including 'The Fox,' which arrived 45 years ago this week. Here's a new ranked look back at his amazing career: ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-alb…

It was such a pleasure to speak with April Wine's Brian Greenway for @UltClassicRock to discuss the resurgence of the band, their current tour with @TriumphTheBand and of course, the long history and hits. ultimateclassicrock.com/april-wine-jus…

#RIP Rob Base > variety.com/2026/music/new…

Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour announced the death of his longtime friend and bandmate Dick Parry: "His feel and tone make his saxophone playing unmistakable": ultimateclassicrock.com/dick-parry-pin…

David, John and Mark in 1979.

Whether you slipped and slid or "Jarted" better than anyone, the toys of your childhood summers were everything. Here's a look at just some of the classics: ultimateclassicrock.com/1980s-summer-t…

April Wine guitarist Brian Greenway tells UCR how they finally got it right and discusses their current tour with @TriumphTheBand ultimateclassicrock.com/april-wine-jus…

David Lee Roth teared up while regaling his audience with a heartfelt story about his "full circle" songwriting experience with Eddie Van Halen at a recent solo concert: ultimateclassicrock.com/david-lee-roth…

he Darkness have provided a suitably bombastic new theme song for the upcoming 'Masters of the Universe' movie, while Queen legend Brian May performs a guitar solo on another track: ultimateclassicrock.com/darkness-maste…

McCartney served as Colbert's final guest, playing on the same stage where the Beatles famously performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show': ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney…

Paul McCartney served as Stephen Colbert's final guest, playing on the same stage where the Beatles famously performed on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.' ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartney…