Matt Wardlaw is the host of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights. He loves vinyl and believes that the compact disc is still a worthy format. Right now, he's probably reading some liner notes.
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How Music Became a ‘Monolithic Force’ in the ‘90s
"It's a decade that vaulted music to new heights, but also to heights that it had to be torn down from," UCR's Gary Graff says.
Heart Were Surprised to Be ‘Singled Out as Women’
"We weren't feminists, we were just strong military brats ... that wanted to be like the Beatles," Nancy Wilson tells UCR.
How Sean Penn Became ‘Spicoli’ in ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’
Cameron Crowe reveals how the actor nailed the stoner surfer's most famous line.
How One Person Saved Foreigner From Obscurity
After every record label passed on the future AOR superstars, there was one important music industry figure who still believed.
Skunk Baxter Still Wonders Why Steely Dan Didn’t Tour More Often
"Some of those gigs I remember were pretty smokin'," he tells UCR.
Andy Summers Still Has Regrets About the End of the Police
"We dominated the world," he tells UCR now. "No one wanted us to break up."
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
"It was proof of life for digital music," former Geffen employee Jim Griffin tells UCR.
Dennis DeYoung: ‘I Was Begging for My Life and Job’ With Styx
The singer tells UCR why he's upset that his former band is now performing certain songs.
Dennis DeYoung Has an Update for Styx Fans on His Touring Plans
Cofounding singer tells UCR what he's been doing since his last concert in 2020.
The Styx Song That Felt ‘Ripped Off’
Tommy Shaw tells UCR that he eventually apologized.