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.
Matt Wardlaw
Rock’s 21 Longest-Lasting Current Lineups
It's not easy to keep a band together.
The Night Steely Dan Performed Under a Different Name
The group's bus driver, Jerome Aniton, bestowed the moniker upon them one alcohol-fueled evening.
Why Lynyrd Skynyrd Was ‘Scared of Their Success’
"I don't think they knew 'Sweet Home Alabama' was a hit song," Johnny Van Zant tells UCR.
22 Scathing Rock Star Breakup Quotes
This is what happens when legends get upset.
25 Albums That Turned 25 in 2023
The year's highlights brought major changes for some groups.
30 Albums That Turned 30 in 2023
Classic rock continued to strike back against grunge.
35 Albums That Turned 35 in 2023
Old-guard legends, hot new talents and one supergroup to rule them all.
45 Albums That Turned 45 in 2023
The year's highlights included one of classic rock's most important debuts.
40 Albums That Turned 40 in 2023
MTV continued to help artists rise to new levels of fame during the year.
Steve Howe Explains How Yes Built Their ‘Classic Tales’ Set List
"If Yes doesn't have challenges, then it might as well stop," the guitarist explains.