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Radio Legend Uncle Joe Benson Dead at 76
"Joe was a triple threat guy whose passion could be discerned in his delivery every time he ignited the mic," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons tells UCR.
Who Are the 'Big 4' of ’60s London Bands?
They called it the swinging city for a reason.
15 '80s Albums That Stopped Rock's Biggest Stars in Their Tracks
In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.
Sammy Hagar 'Disappointed' at Exclusion From Van Halen Project
The singer says there are "hundreds of hours" of music from his era in the Van Halen vaults.
The Sebastian Bach Vocal Warm-Up Axl Rose Does All The Time
"In effect, I'm keeping my voice where it was when I was 19," the singer says.
Why Fans Love Marshall Tucker Band’s ‘Can’t You See’
The group's former drummer, Paul T. Riddle, talks about the song and tells UCR how he's honoring the legacy of late guitarist Toy Caldwell with his new band, Toy Factory Project.
The Song That Proved Van Halen and Hagar Could Succeed Together
Before they could release their first hit single, the new-look band had to convince their labels and managers they weren't crazy.
If You Grew Up in the ’80s, You Had These at Home
The '80s weren’t just about the music — they were a full-blown “things” decade.
Iron Maiden to Take a Break From Touring for All of 2027
They've announced the final shows of their Run for Your Lives world tour.
Carole King Albums Ranked Worst to Best
She came of age as one of the '60s' best and busiest songwriters. A decade later, she defined an era.