Alice Brock, the woman who gave Arlo Guthrie’s classic Thanksgiving tune “Alice’s Restaurant Massacre” its name, has died at the age of 83. It was Thanksgiving 1965 when Guthrie, then just 18-years-old, visited Brock in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She and her husband were converting an old church into a home, and Guthrie and his friend […]
Lou Gramm has thrown cold water and the possibility of a reunion with Foreigner during the band’s 2025 tour. When Foreigner announced they were extending their farewell trek into next year, they hinted that Gramm may be involved. During a recent conversation with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk, the singer gave insight into the conversations he’s had […]
Early Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno was buried today in London, as his long-time manager offered a heartfelt farewell. “Let’s raise a glass for the last time for Paul Di’Anno,” said Stjepan Juras, who shared the below image approved by Di’Anno’s family of his cross-laden casket. Di’Anno died on Oct. 21. Juras had already revealed […]
Pearl Jam released Vitalogy, their third album together, in late 1994. Some fans got an early listen to the record, which was released on vinyl on Nov. 22 of that year, two weeks before its mainstream release on all other formats on Dec. 6. To celebrate, UCR has your chance to win a special Vitalogy […]
Paul Simon has abandoned one of his biggest hits, a decision that was entirely out of his control. The acclaimed singer-songwriter, now 83 years old, has been open about his ongoing battle with hearing loss. While the condition has forced him to retire from touring, Simon has continued performing occasional concerts. During a recent conversation […]
Christmas decorations can sparkle, jingle, glitter (so much glitter), and they can transform our homes into magical, festive wonderlands. Unpacking Special Memories They can also trigger a special kind of nostalgia. For many of us, unpacking a box of treasures from the basement or attic was like unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning. Each piece had its own […]
An official bootleg of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers‘ December 9, 1982 concert in Edinburgh, Scotland is being released on Nov. 29. Live in Edinburgh 1982: The Gennaro Tapes features a 20-song set recorded by “beloved house sound mixer Gennaro Rippo” on the group’s tour in support of 1982’s Long After Dark. According to the […]
Fleetwood Mac will receive their first authorized documentary, with filmmaker Frank Marshall directing the yet-untitled project for Apple, Deadline reports. The film, which does not yet have a release date, will include new interviews with surviving Fleetwood Mac members Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, along with new and archival interviews with […]
Pete Townshend has shared his personal struggles to maintain mental health. During a recent conversation with The Sunday Times, the Who rocker admitted he suffered from “chemical depression.” As a result, he finds his mind going to dark places on a daily basis. “When I first wake up I’m suicidal, actually suicidal,” Townshend confessed, adding […]
Bruce Kulick has reflected upon his tenure in Kiss, noting that the band’s decision to not bring him back was ultimately “the right way to go.” For more than a decade, Kulick was Kiss’ guitarist, playing on five studio albums: Asylum (1985), Crazy Nights (1987), Hot in the Shade (1989), Revenge (1992) and Carnival of Souls (1997). […]