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 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Saved ‘Love Is a Battlefield’
The pair fought hard for the songs that they believed in.
Win a Limited Edition Bon Scott Statue
The legendary late AC/DC vocalist would be 79 this month.
Hear K.K. Downing’s New Version of a Judas Priest Rarity
The guitarist and cofounder tells UCR how he's celebrating the band's 1974 debut album.
Guns N’ Roses’ Former Manager Cuts ‘Use Your Illusion’ Down to One Album
Alan Niven tells UCR why he was also initially against the idea of a double LP.
Hear New Music From Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean DeLeo: Exclusive
"Can of Worms" is the second single from his One More Satellite project.
How Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Changed Music
Author Selena Fragassi tells UCR how the 1995 album opened important doors for future artists.
REO Speedwagon Members Share Emotional Farewell: Set List, Video
Bassist Bruce Hall addressed the future of the group during their hometown performance.
How REO Speedwagon Started a New Chapter With ‘Hi Infidelity’
Alan Gratzer, Neal Doughty and Bruce Hall also tell UCR about their upcoming tribute to the band's legacy.
30 Bands That Have Been Together for More Than 40 Years
Through lineup changes and the occasional lull, these groups found a way to stay together.
How Sly Stone Ended Up Working With REO Speedwagon
The band's former drummer, Alan Gratzer, shares the story with UCR.
The Moment Sixx:A.M. Became a Band
UCR revisits the band featuring Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and what may happen in the future.
How Don Felder Tried to Help Eagles Top ‘Hotel California’
The guitarist tells UCR about a song he submitted, which had a working title of "You're Really High, Aren't You?"