Throughout history, many of rock’s biggest artists have hit the road together. In some cases, the alignment of legendary acts was done on purpose. Def Leppard and Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses and Metallica and Nine Inch Nails with Jane’s Addiction are just some of the examples of co-headlining treks from famous bands. Still, there […]
Jerry Fuller, the songwriter behind such classic hits as “Travlein’ Man” and “Young Girl,” has died at the age of 85. Fuller’s passing was confirmed by his wife to the New York Times, who noted the songwriter died July 18 due to complications with lung cancer. Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938, Fuller got […]
Before Taylor Swift was even born, Iron Maiden had already established itself as one of the most popular heavy metal bands of all time. Though the British legends have only grown in stature and influence since then, it’s quite possible that the pop superstar will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before […]
Jack Russell, original vocalist for the glam metal act Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s passing was confirmed via a message posted to his Facebook page. “With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” the post began before […]
Greg Kihn, the Baltimore-born singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for the hit “Jeopard,” has died. He was 75. According to a post on his website, Kihn died on Aug. 13 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. “Beyond the world of music and radio, Greg was renowned as a great storyteller and novelist with six published […]
Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 solo acoustic Nebraska album is getting an all-star tribute on PBS later this month. Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music includes performances by Noah Kahan, Lucinda Williams and others. The special is hosted by Warren Zanes, who published Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska in […]
There’s no gentle way to put this: Many of rock’s biggest stars have chosen to retire or been forced off the road by age, illness or death in the past decade. While artists such as the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney have demonstrated a remarkable ability to endure the often grueling life of a touring […]
Jack White is hitting the road, but don’t expect him to unveil his list of tour dates in advance. In a message posted to Instagram, the former White Stripes frontman explained his unorthodox touring plans. “Lotta folks asking about when we are going to announce ‘tour dates,’” White wrote. “Well, we don’t know what to […]
Steely Dan hated touring. That’s been the accepted narrative for a long time. But it’s one former guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter questions. “I’m not sure that’s actually 100% true,” he tells UCR. “I know [Walter] Becker and [Donald] Fagen enjoyed the concept of saying [that], but we toured a lot in the beginning.” Baxter has […]
Two of Ian Hunter‘s most popular solo albums will be reissued in expanded editions this fall. 1979’s You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic and 1981’s Short Back N’ Sides will be reissued in two-CD and -LP form on Oct. 25. Both will include an entire disc of early versions of songs from their respective albums, demos […]