Three years after concluding his farewell tour, reports have emerged that Elton John is set to return to the stage — as a hologram. The rock legend, who wrapped his Farewell Yellow Brick Road trek in 2023, has reportedly signed a multimillion-pound deal for an immersive hologram residency at the new Hard Rock Hotel, scheduled to open in […]
The Top 250 American Songs don’t merely represent the best popular music of the rock ‘n’ roll era; they also tell the story of American music over the past 70-plus years. In the list below, selected by the UCR staff, jazz, pop, soul, blues, disco, country, and metal songs join some of rock’s biggest names (and some […]
Night Ranger will always be associated with their 1984 single “Sister Christian,” however the hugely successful hit also came with some unexpected baggage. During a recent interview with the YouTube channel Dr. Music, Night Ranger drummer and co-founder Kelly Keagy explained how the success of “Sister Christian” effectively pigeonholed his band. “The record company gives you […]
Dave Mustaine had some harsh words for a local journalist during Megadeth’s recent concert in Helsinki, Finland. The frontman’s tirade — which you can see in the TikTok video below from @schtillborn — came a little more than halfway through the band’s set. Following a rendition of “Angry Again,” Mustaine wryly chuckled as he began […]
Two original members of the acclaimed English new wave group New Order are stepping away from the band to focus on their health. Keyboardist/guitarist Gillian Gilbert and drummer Stephen Morris — both of whom have been in New Order since the band was formed in 1980 — have confirmed they will not be with the group “for the […]
Bob Britt, the guitarist who was formerly part of Bob Dylan’s live band, has addressed his recent exit. On June 27, Britt, who had served as Dylan’s acoustic guitar player since 2019, posted a message on social media that said “Sayonara Bobby” and featured the image of a plane route from Austin to Nashville. Fans […]
When Rush starts a new chapter, whether it’s an album or a tour, there are always questions. The current Fifty Something outing is no exception. The Canadian legends began their highly anticipated reunion trek earlier this month, playing their first concert together in 11 years at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where they performed […]
Bob Dylan seems to have replaced two of his long-serving guitarists. On Saturday, Bob Britt, Dylan’s acoustic guitar player since 2019, shared a cryptic post on social media. It read “Sayonara Bobby” and featured the image of a plane route from Austin to Nashville. In response to a fan’s comment on the post, Britt wrote “I […]
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden is guaranteed to draw plenty of high-profile guests — with Stevie Nicks among them, Rolling Stone reports. Sources confirmed to the magazine that Nicks will attend the union of the pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end, which will take place over the Fourth of July weekend. Another source […]
We’ve already taken you through the best toys of ’80s summers — the Slip ‘N Slides, the Big Wheels, the stuff that kept us outside until the streetlights came on. But no sweltering ’80s summer day was a good day without the other half of the equation — the frozen (or almost frozen) treats. We […]