
Ultimate Classic Rock Staff


How Ted Nugent ‘Broke All of the Rules’ With ‘Stranglehold’
The guitarist tells UCR he faced a big battle with his record company.

Ted Nugent Wanted to Induct MC5 Into the Rock Hall
He tells UCR why he would have been the perfect choice.

ZZ Top’s ‘Afterburner’ Stage Was Originally Intended for Loverboy
An exclusive excerpt from a new book about ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.

Get ‘Houses of the Holy Divers’ Merchandise at the New UCR Store
Introducing Ultimate Classic Rock's new merchandise store!

The Best Four-Album Run in Rock: Roundtable
The only thing harder than starting a hot streak is maintaining one.

Rock Hall Class of 2024 Roundtable: Biggest Snubs and Surprises
Five UCR writers break down this year's class.

145 Artists Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Many have shared their thoughts on possible induction.

Gilby Clarke Says He Was Never Actually Fired by Guns N’ Roses
Former guitarist realized he was out when the paychecks stopped arriving.

In Memoriam: 2023 Deaths
A look at those we've lost.

All 75 David Lee Roth-Era Van Halen Songs Ranked Worst to Best
Their best work is nothing short of rock 'n' roll gospel.