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Happy 80th birthday to @fleetwoodmac's John McVie! ultimateclassicrock.com/john-mcvie-f...
Revisiting the Songs John McVie Wrote or Cowrote for Fleetwood Mac
There's only 10 of them, but they're worth checking out.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy 80th birthday to @fleetwoodmac's John McVie! ultimateclassicrock.com/john-mcvie-f...
From UCR's Pop Culture Dept." With comedy, drama, animation and even a horror flick on the list, there's something for everyone here to gobble up: ultimateclassicrock.com/thanksgiving...
These 10 Thanksgiving Movies Should Be on Your Watch List
Our list of the top 10 Thanksgiving movies.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
From UCR's Pop Culture Dept." With comedy, drama, animation and even a horror flick on the list, there's something for everyone here to gobble up: ultimateclassicrock.com/thanksgiving...
"I'm really excited about this piece of work," the guitarist and songwriter says: ultimateclassicrock.com/lindsey-buck...
Lindsey Buckingham to Release a New Solo Album
"I'm really excited about this piece of work," the guitarist says, though a title and release date have yet to be revealed.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"I'm really excited about this piece of work," the guitarist and songwriter says: ultimateclassicrock.com/lindsey-buck...
He insists he's "keeping the music alive" as the band's last original member: ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-lukath...
Steve Lukather Defends Toto's Current Lineup
Toto guitarist Steve Lukather is tired of hearing criticisms about the band's current lineup.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
He insists he's "keeping the music alive" as the band's last original member: ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-lukath...
"There's a lot of people who didn't get into [the band] until 'Girls, Girls, Girls' or 'Dr. Feelgood,'" he explains in a new interview: ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-...
Changes Ahead For Motley Crue's Set List According to Nikki Sixx
Bassist Nikki Sixx shares some of the deep cuts their considering for the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour in 2026
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November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
"There's a lot of people who didn't get into [the band] until 'Girls, Girls, Girls' or 'Dr. Feelgood,'" he explains in a new interview: ultimateclassicrock.com/motley-crue-...
Dave Mustaine predicts being on the road for "another three to five years": ultimateclassicrock.com/megadeth-202...
Megadeth Announces More 2026 Headlining Dates With Fellow Thrash Giants
They could be on the road for "another three to five years," according to Dave Mustaine.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Dave Mustaine predicts being on the road for "another three to five years": ultimateclassicrock.com/megadeth-202...
With the gift-giving season upon us, here are 45 releases for the musical bookworm in your life: ultimateclassicrock.com/2025-rock-bo...
2025 Rock Books: Memoirs, Photography and More
Here are 45 rock-related books released in 2025, perfect for the gift-giving season.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
With the gift-giving season upon us, here are 45 releases for the musical bookworm in your life: ultimateclassicrock.com/2025-rock-bo...
Peter Criss handled lead vocals on the original studio version of the heavy, psychedelic track: ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-strange...
Kiss Fans Are Buzzing Over A Hidden Gem From 1975
A 1975 rehearsal in Davenport gives us a fresh slice of Kiss history.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Peter Criss handled lead vocals on the original studio version of the heavy, psychedelic track: ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-strange...
An enormous undertaking, "The Last Waltz" dinner and show was nearly derailed time and again: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-band-las...
The Negotiations That Almost Ended 'The Last Waltz'
Thanksgiving night 1976 saw the Band's farewell at Winterland, with Bob Dylan joining them for a feast of music and over 220 turkeys.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
An enormous undertaking, "The Last Waltz" dinner and show was nearly derailed time and again: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-band-las...
Sex Pistols, fronted by Frank Carter, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut single with summer dates: ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-...
Sex Pistols Announce 2026 Concerts to Celebrate 50 Years of 'Anarchy in the U.K.'
Punk legends Sex Pistols are reuniting for concerts in 2026, celebrating 50 years of "Anarchy in the U.K." without frontman John Lydon, who calls it "karaoke."
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November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Sex Pistols, fronted by Frank Carter, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their debut single with summer dates: ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-...
Guns N' Roses sweetened the announcement of their 2026 world tour with the song news: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...
Guns N' Roses to Release 2 New Songs - Here's What We Know So Far
Fans can anticipate new songs in the set list on the band's 2026 world tour.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Guns N' Roses sweetened the announcement of their 2026 world tour with the song news: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...
At their concert on Sunday, the sisters paid tribute to their fellow Seattle-born band, who were recently inducted: ultimateclassicrock.com/heart-black-...
Heart Recognizes Soundgarden's Recent Rock Hall Induction With Live Cover of 'Black Hole Sun'
From one Seattle-born band to another.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
At their concert on Sunday, the sisters paid tribute to their fellow Seattle-born band, who were recently inducted: ultimateclassicrock.com/heart-black-...
It will be Guns N' Roses' first U.S. tour since 2023: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...
Get Ready For Guns N' Roses' Long-Awaited 2026 Tour
It will be the group's first U.S. tour since 2023.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It will be Guns N' Roses' first U.S. tour since 2023: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...
"Unfortunately, I was the one who got hit this time," said the Deep Purple legend: ultimateclassicrock.com/ritchie-blac...
Ritchie Blackmore Opens Up About Tour Cancellation and Health Crisis
The Deep Purple legend explained how a cold, noisy hotel stay set off a series of health problems.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Unfortunately, I was the one who got hit this time," said the Deep Purple legend: ultimateclassicrock.com/ritchie-blac...
See the set list and video from the band's tour opener in New Zealand: ultimateclassicrock.com/tool-aucklan...
Classic Tool Rarities Make A Shocking Return In Auckland
The band played three deep cuts for the first time in more than 20 years.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
See the set list and video from the band's tour opener in New Zealand: ultimateclassicrock.com/tool-aucklan...
"There isn’t a cure for cancer," Kendall said in a social media post, "but what I have is manageable": ultimateclassicrock.com/mark-kendall...
Great White Guitarist Mark Kendall Reveals He Has Stage Four Kidney Cancer
In a social media post, Kendall noted that his current diagnosis is 'manageable.'
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November 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"There isn’t a cure for cancer," Kendall said in a social media post, "but what I have is manageable": ultimateclassicrock.com/mark-kendall...
The former Yes keyboardist is now recovering at home: ultimateclassicrock.com/rick-wakeman...
Rick Wakeman Offers Emotional Health Update
Legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman is back home post-surgery, gearing up for a heartfelt U.S. tour with his son Oliver, kicking off March 11.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The former Yes keyboardist is now recovering at home: ultimateclassicrock.com/rick-wakeman...
He was also a prolific producer, collaborating on Janet Jackson's chart-topping "Black Cat":
Jellybean Johnson Dead at 69 - Revisit the Time Drummer and Prince Associate's Incredible Career
He helped pioneer the Minneapolis sound as a member of the Time.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
He was also a prolific producer, collaborating on Janet Jackson's chart-topping "Black Cat":
Fallout continues from an abruptly halted 2024 criminal trial involving handwritten 'Hotel California' lyrics: ultimateclassicrock.com/don-henley-h...
Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit Against Eagles' Don Henley Comes to an End
A New York court has ruled on a lawsuit against Eagles star Don Henley after a trial over allegedly stolen 'Hotel California' lyrics.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Fallout continues from an abruptly halted 2024 criminal trial involving handwritten 'Hotel California' lyrics: ultimateclassicrock.com/don-henley-h...
He's appearing with Elvis Costello at most of these newly announced stops: ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-young-2...
13 Concert Dates Announced for Neil Young's 2026 Tour
Get ready for the next leg of Neil Young's Love Earth World Tour, with 13 stops that include performances at iconic festivals.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
He's appearing with Elvis Costello at most of these newly announced stops: ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-young-2...
They scored four Top 40 hits from this album, which has sold more than 10 million copies: ultimateclassicrock.com/reo-speedwag...
'Hi Infidelity' Sparks a Bold New Era for REO Speedwagon
The band shares the story of how they began an important new chapter on Nov. 21, 1980.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
They scored four Top 40 hits from this album, which has sold more than 10 million copies: ultimateclassicrock.com/reo-speedwag...
If any classic rock band deserves a victory lap, it's Aerosmith. But 'One More Time,' their new collaborative EP with British rock supernova Yungblud, is far from the triumphant career endnote they likely envisioned. Read our full review: ultimateclassicrock.com/aerosmith-yu...
REVIEW - Aerosmith Goes Out With a Whimper on 'One More Time'
Their collaborative EP with Yungblud dares to ask, "What if 'Just Push Play' was actually too heavy?"
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If any classic rock band deserves a victory lap, it's Aerosmith. But 'One More Time,' their new collaborative EP with British rock supernova Yungblud, is far from the triumphant career endnote they likely envisioned. Read our full review: ultimateclassicrock.com/aerosmith-yu...
Track from Led Zeppelin's third album has a whole new sound with the singer's current band, Saving Grace: ultimateclassicrock.com/robert-plant...
Robert Plant and His Band Saving Grace Perform 'Gallows Pole' on NPR's 'Tiny Desk'
Track comes from Led Zeppelin's third album, but takes on a whole new sound with the singer's current group.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Track from Led Zeppelin's third album has a whole new sound with the singer's current band, Saving Grace: ultimateclassicrock.com/robert-plant...
It was their biggest hit, but drummer Simon Kirke insists it "didn't define Free": ultimateclassicrock.com/all-right-no...
Free's Huge Hit 'All Right Now' Became an 'Albatross' Around the Band's Neck
"All Right Now" was a global hit for the band Free, but drummer Simon Kirke says it's success also had a negative side.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It was their biggest hit, but drummer Simon Kirke insists it "didn't define Free": ultimateclassicrock.com/all-right-no...