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.
Matt Wardlaw
How Chicago Battled for Success With ‘Chicago Transit Authority’
The group's co-founder Lee Loughnane tells UCR why they ran into problems with their 1969 debut.
Chicago Could Continue Without Any Original Members
The group's Lee Loughnane tells UCR why.
Why Henry Rollins Still Loves Collecting Vinyl
The punk musician and writer shares some of his essential favorites with UCR including Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.
Life on the Road With Bob Dylan, Levon Helm and Phil Lesh
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams tell UCR about sharing the stage with classic rock royalty as well as their latest album.
Kevin Cronin Is ‘Sad and Angry’ About REO Speedwagon Ending
"I'm not ready to say farewell," he tells UCR.
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.