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Check Out the Rolling Stones' 'Jealous Lover' With Steve Winwood
Former Traffic and Spencer Davis Group star adds rootsy Rhodes piano and organ to the song.
Ripper Owens: Judas Priest Erased Me, But Not the Fun I Had
Former vocalist regrets that the two albums he made with the British icons aren’t streaming, but he still basks in the good times.
Joy Division's Live Recordings: What to Expect From 'Eternal (Live)'
First live collection from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers includes 14 CDs.
Blood Sweat and Tears Frontman David Clayton-Thomas Dies at 84
He was the Grammy-winning singer of "Spinning Wheel" and "You've Made Me So Very Happy."
Yes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
We count down the hidden gems, the duds, the love-it-or-loathe-it oddballs and the obvious classics.
The 35 Things Every Kitchen Had Back in the '80s
From goose-themed everything to fluorescent lights that could blind you, here are 35 things that made every '80s kitchen unmistakably, unapologetically '80s.
The 11 Best Wah Pedal Guitar Solos of All Time
These six-string showcases demonstrate the full potential of the pedal.
Neil Young Never Sleeps: New Concert Movie, Studio LP and Box Set
The hour-long 'Corduroy Dreams' finds Young performing live with the Chrome Hearts.
The Fixx, Colin Blunstone and Peter Asher Announce 2026 Tour
Package of British acts hit the road during September following the Fixx’s upcoming summer shows.
The 'Big 4' of Beatles Albums
Out of all 13 studios LPs, these are the essentials.
Daryl Hall Shares Health Update Following Kidney Transplant
The Hall & Oates singer is recovering from his recent procedure.
Keith Emerson Is Steve Stevens' Pick for Biggest Rock Hall Snub
The longtime Billy Idol guitarist and collaborator tells UCR why he feels the late keyboard legend "invented prog rock" and deserves more credit.