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 Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Changed Music
Author Selena Fragassi tells UCR how the 1995 album opened important doors for future artists.
REO Speedwagon Members Share Emotional Farewell: Set List, Video
Bassist Bruce Hall addressed the future of the group during their hometown performance.
How REO Speedwagon Started a New Chapter With ‘Hi Infidelity’
Alan Gratzer, Neal Doughty and Bruce Hall also tell UCR about their upcoming tribute to the band's legacy.
30 Bands That Have Been Together for More Than 40 Years
Through lineup changes and the occasional lull, these groups found a way to stay together.
How Sly Stone Ended Up Working With REO Speedwagon
The band's former drummer, Alan Gratzer, shares the story with UCR.
The Moment Sixx:A.M. Became a Band
UCR revisits the band featuring Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and what may happen in the future.
How Don Felder Tried to Help Eagles Top ‘Hotel California’
The guitarist tells UCR about a song he submitted, which had a working title of "You're Really High, Aren't You?"
Why Genesis Music Is Always Fresh for Steve Hackett
The guitar legend tells UCR how he continues to find new life in the progressive rock band's classic catalog.
Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean and Robert DeLeo Have a Secret Album
Dean DeLeo also tells UCR about his new project, One More Satellite.
How Jon Anderson Helped Genesis Open a New Chapter
The Yes vocalist had a solution when the progressive rock legends were struggling.
How Social Distortion Inspired a Punk Rock Explosion
A new book explains how the Orange County legends influenced bands in multiple genres, including the Offspring, No Doubt and Sublime, to follow a similar path.
How INXS Conquered the World
Guitarist Tim Farriss tells UCR how one album helped to make them global superstars.
How Robbie Robertson Helped Counting Crows Take Flight
Adam Duritz tells UCR that the Band cofounder offered them some important advice.
Why Bad Company Was Different Than Free
Simon Kirke tells UCR there were important things that made it work.
Bob Seger at 80: Rock and Roll Never Forgets
UCR considers what might be ahead for the Detroit legend.
How the US Army Helped Pink Floyd: Exclusive Interview
"You could hurt people with them, they're weapons," the organization warned the band.
How Wolfgang Van Halen Added More Zombies to His Life
He tells UCR about the experience of making his new music video for "The End."
Johnny Van Zant: Bad Company’s Rock Hall Victory Is Amazing
"Paul Rodgers was my favorite singer of all time," the Lynyrd Skynyrd vocalist tells UCR.
How Robert Palmer Found His Groove With ‘Riptide’
Guitarist Eddie Martinez tells UCR about the experience of making the 1985 blockbuster LP.
John 5 Previews His New Kiss Museum: Exclusive Interview
The Motley Crue guitarist tells UCR what fans will see when it opens in May.