
Ultimate Classic Rock Staff


Steven Tyler Will Be a Surprise Guest at the Joe Perry Project’s Show on Wednesday
Aerosmith duo performed together last week at the VMAs' Ozzy Osbourne tribute.

Jake E. Lee Says He’s at Crossroads After Making Peace With Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarist reveals his feelings on being fired in 1987 and wonders if he should resume his career or bow out on the high of Black Sabbath’s farewell show.

Rock’s 30 Hottest Songs
This list is on fire.

Top 40 Rock Box Sets
Here are the essentials for any collector.

How Ted Nugent ‘Broke All of the Rules’ With ‘Stranglehold’
The guitarist tells UCR he faced a big battle with his record company.

Ted Nugent Wanted to Induct MC5 Into the Rock Hall
He tells UCR why he would have been the perfect choice.

House Where AC/DC Began Was Demolished by Unaware Developer
The childhood home of Malcolm and Angus Young was registered as a historic building – but was bulldozed for multimillion-dollar residential estate.

Jimmy Carter, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll President,’ Dies at 100
39th U.S. president embraced rock music like none of his predecessors.

Why Steve Stevens Refused Offer to Join David Lee Roth’s Band
Guitarist recalls artistic, spiritual and physical reasons for rejecting singer's approach — and reveals the next Billy Idol album will be a return to roots.

The Best Concerts UCR Staff Saw in 2024: Roundtable
These are the shows that stuck with us this year. What were yours?

Bill Wyman: Why Rolling Stones Kept Going Without Charlie Watts
Former bassist was surprised the band continued without late drummer but believes they have nothing else to do.

Nikki Sixx: Stepdad’s Cheap Three-String Guitar Defined My Career
Bassist reveals the riff that encapsulates his approach to playing – and it’s not from a Motley Crue song.
