1979 No. 1 hit brought the Knack’s “My Sharona” six-week reign at the top to an end. Continue reading…
Category Archives: Rock News
Isley Brothers’ Chris Jasper Dead at 73
He helped transform the vocal group into a self-contained R&B and funk sextet. Continue reading…
Daryl Hall Has ‘Thousands and Thousands’ of Song Ideas
The songwriter tells UCR what he plans to do with the material. Continue reading…
8 Hair Metal Bands That Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The maligned subgenre deserves better. Continue reading…
Jason Bonham to Play ‘Physical Graffiti’ in Full on Summer Tour
John Bonham’s son will pay tribute to his “favorite Led Zeppelin album of all time.” Continue reading…
Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini Add More Reunion Shows
They’ve scheduled a warm-up gig ahead of their M3 headlining performance. Continue reading…
Grammy-Winning Singer Roberta Flack Has Died
She had three No. 1 hits during her ’70s peak and influenced generations of artists. Continue reading…
Pantera Announces Summer 2025 US Tour
Headlining dates follow spring stadium shows supporting Metallica. Continue reading…
Bachman-Turner Overdrive and Marshall Tucker Band Announce Tour
Coheadlining summer run also includes Jefferson Starship. Continue reading…
John Paul Jones Almost Quit Led Zeppelin Pre-‘Physical Graffiti’
“We were all very tired and under pressure and it just came to a head,” he later explained. Continue reading…