Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
James Rado, Co-Creator of Hippie Rock Musical ‘Hair,’ Dies at 90
Broadway legend earned fame — and controversy — with counterculture classic.
Rock’s 40 Best Summer Songs
Everything from sweltering surf-rock to tunes best played at full volume with the windows rolled down.
When Red Hot Chili Peppers Expanded With ‘By the Way’ Single
Melodic yet aggressive track previewed band's eighth LP of same name.
Rock’s 40 Best Short Songs
Sometimes less truly is more.
Hear Journey’s New Song ‘Don’t Give Up on Us’
Track appears on 'Freedom,' band's first album of new material since 2011's 'Eclipse.'
When Geezer Butler Got Fired for Drinking on the Job
Future Black Sabbath bassist needed alcohol to relieve the monotony when he was 15.
The Night Patti Smith Performed on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Exclusive book excerpt offers look at an important moment in her career.
Radiohead’s ‘OK Computer': The Story Behind Every Song
Breaking down the band's 1997 masterpiece, track by track.
Rock’s 40 Best Long Songs
When you're looking to rock all night ... or maybe even a little longer than that.
Sammy Hagar Launches 2022 ‘Crazy Times’ Tour: Set List, Video
Rockers hit the road for the first night of their Crazy Times tour.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Joins Classless Act on New Song
Los Angeles band will open Crue's summer 2022 Stadium Tour, which also features Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett.
Rock’s 40 Best 11th Albums
Some are groundbreaking, while others are grounding.