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Rock Legends Who Never Had a No. 1 Hit Single
They had plenty of success by any other measure.
Hear a New Chris Cornell Tribute From King Ultramega
Mastodon's Brann Dailor tells UCR how he got involved with the band's latest offering, which helps to raise funds and awareness for MusiCares.
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Southern Rock?
The territory south of the Mason-Dixon Line has always been musically fertile.
Hear Peter Gabriel's New Song, 'Won't Stand Down'
The singer says he wrote it "to encourage some sort of activism" and was inspired by Marvin Gaye.
What It Was Really Like Growing Up a Country Kid in the '80s
Growing up rural in the '80s meant burn barrels, three-wheelers, and a world as big as your property line.
Watch David Lee Roth Cover Billy Joel's 'New York State of Mind'
The Van Halen star has been performing the surprising cover on his 2026 North American tour.
The Day Muddy Waters Died
The blues legend was 70 years old.
Who Are the 'Big 4' of Glam Rock?
The genre completely transformed what rock and roll looked like.
Sons of Kiss' Stanley and Simmons Reveal Debut Album Details
A third single and the duo's first-ever live performances will arrive in early May.
Photos - 20 Rock and Metal Stars in 1986 Vs. Now
The '80s were a period of radical change in hard rock and metal, and 1986 was no exception