Big 4 of '70s London Bands Big 4 of '70s London Bands In a post-Beatles world, these bands came out on top. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Music Legends Who Died in 2016Music Legends Who Died in 2016Founding members of Pink Floyd and Bad Company were among the stars we lost during the year. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Best (and Worst) Led Zeppelin Solo LPsBest (and Worst) Led Zeppelin Solo LPsTheir old group's crash landing led to a trio of often very surprising solo careers for its main songwriters and arrangers. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Top 40 Albums of 1976Top 40 Albums of 1976As the decade turned a midpoint corner, some of the biggest artists of the '70s reached their stride.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
John Paul Jones CollaborationsJohn Paul Jones CollaborationsThe bassist has kept a low profile for decades, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been working. Allison RappAllison Rapp
The Top 15 Diamond-Selling Hard Rock and Metal Albums Ranked Worst to BestThe Top 15 Diamond-Selling Hard Rock and Metal Albums Ranked Worst to BestFew albums reach the coveted 10-million sales mark. All of these are darn good.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Record Store Day Black Friday’s Big Rock ReleasesRecord Store Day Black Friday’s Big Rock ReleasesA look at the signature items available today at local music shops. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Watch Robert Plant Perform Led Zeppelin’s ‘Gallows Pole’ on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’Watch Robert Plant Perform Led Zeppelin’s ‘Gallows Pole’ on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’Track from Led Zeppelin's third album has a whole new sound with the singer's current band, Saving Grace. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Robert Plant Opens US TourRobert Plant Opens US TourThe show included five Led Zeppelin classics and a Neil Young cover. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
New Jason Bonham InterviewNew Jason Bonham Interview"All we need is someone to create the content, we'll provide the music," the drummer tells UCR.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Potential Rock ReunionsPotential Rock ReunionsOasis and Rush have already made seemingly impossible returns this year. Who could be next? Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Spookiest Song Halloween BracketSpookiest Song Halloween BracketAlice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, AC/DC and more rock stars are competing for your votes.Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Record Store Day Black FridayRecord Store Day Black FridayHere's a look at all of the rock-related releases set to arrive in late November.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Most Skipped Led Zeppelin SongsMost Skipped Led Zeppelin SongsThey released fewer than 10 albums together, and though there were plenty of hits, some songs just aren't as popular. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Best New Reissues and Box SetsBest New Reissues and Box SetsThe best box sets, expanded albums, anniversary collections and other archival releases from the past three months.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Most Skipped Songs on LPsMost Skipped Songs on LPsStreaming services have made it easier for fans to skip their least favorite songs from even the most consistently strong albums. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Opening Songs on Debut AlbumsOpening Songs on Debut AlbumsYou don't get a second chance at a first impression.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Jason Bonham Extends Zep TourJason Bonham Extends Zep TourMore than two dozen new shows continue group's celebration run through the fall.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Top 50 Albums of 1979Top 50 Albums of 1979It was a year of era-defining changes, bending of genres, big debuts and famous last stands.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Top 50 Songs of 1979Top 50 Songs of 1979Rock music still prevailed in the last year of the '70s, but pop, disco, new wave and punk came on strong.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci