Matt Springer
No. 83: The Pretenders, ‘Brass In Pocket’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
By the time Chrissie Hynde and her Pretenders released their seminal hit (and amazingly obvious Top 100 Classic Rock Songs inductee) 'Brass In Pocket,' the band was already on its third lineup... and that's before they had any chart success. Their third single, 'Brass' was their first U.K. No. 1 and reached No. 14 on the Billboard charts.
No. 97: Electric Light Orchestra, ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’ – Top 100 Classic Rock Songs
Electric Light Orchestra's 1979 smash 'Don't Bring Me Down' may just be Jeff Lynne's most concise and representative musical statement.
Springsteen Opens Up ‘Wrecking Ball’ Tour Setlists
With a fifteen-piece incarnation of the E Street Band at his back, you could forgive Bruce Springsteen for keeping the set list simple. After all, nearly half of the current players onstage have never toured with the Boss. But just a few dates into his 2012 'Wrecking Ball' tour, Springsteen has already begun opening up the set to a mix of live chestnuts and rarities.
Carlos Santana Readies ‘Shape Shifter’ Instrumental Album
It's been more than forty years since a career-igniting performance at the Woodstock festival launched Carlos Santana's reputation as a rock legend and true guitar god. Thirty-five albums later (!!!), Santana is preparing his latest disc of new material, 'Shape Shifter,' for a May 15 release on his new label, Starfaith Records.
Foreigner, Paul Rodgers + 50 Sets of Music Featured on Rock Legends Cruise
Picture it: A beautiful cruise ship, sailing on the open sea. A fruity cocktail in your hand and the sun shining down. Paul Rodgers sitting just a few feet away, lathered in suntan lotion.
George Harrison ‘Early Takes’ Album Announced
Although known to fans as "the quiet Beatle," George Harrison left behind a wealth of legendary albums upon his death in 2001. Fans have also been exposed to a number of unreleased demo tracks over the years through unofficial releases, including solo demos recorded in the waning days of the Beatles as he transitioned to working on his debut album, 'All Things Must Pass.'
David Lee Roth Shows Off His Tattooed Butt in Canada
Although he's been keeping his manly assets under wraps while Van Halen has toured the states, the group's arrival in the Great White North seems to have loosened up both singer David Lee Roth's belt buckle and inhibitions.
King’s X Drummer Jerry Gaskill Exits Hospital – Pic of the Week
We are nothing if not strict sticklers for the rules here at Ultimate Classic Rock, so you may be surprised to see this extra pic of the week popping up.
But when we see an image like this one, in which King's X drummer Jerry Gaskill raises his hand triumphantly after a harrowing stay in the hospital, we throw caution to the wind and try living a little...