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How Steve Vai Helped Revisit Van Halen’s β€œJump Steve Vai tells UCR how he got involved with a new all-star version of Van Halen's Jump for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Guitar legend Steve Vai tells UCR how he got involved in a new version of Van Halen's classic "Jump." ultimateclassicrock.com/steve-vai-va...

07.03.2026 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's What Alice Cooper Played on Opening Night of His Joint Criss Angel Las Vegas Residency The Welcome to Our Nightmare limited engagement got off to a roaring start.

After 50-plus years and thousands of shows, the shock-rock legend is still shaking things up:

07.03.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dee Snider Blames Bruce Dickinson For Abandoned Comeback Bid He also explains who finally convinced him to back down.

Dee Snider said he took too much inspiration from a conversation with Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, which prompted him to try to stage a comeback with Twisted Sister:

07.03.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a Story… The β€˜Brady Bunch’ House Is Now a Landmark β€” Can You Name These TV Homes? Now take our quiz and see if you can identify these famous TV homes.

Which one would you most like to live in? ultimateclassicrock.com/iconic-class...

06.03.2026 20:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Guitar Virtuoso With Van Halen Ties Shreds on 'Jump' Remix for 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem See why it's an ironic β€” but fitting β€” choice.

The guitarist has a long history with the Van Halen universe:

06.03.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should Luther Vandross be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Here are five reasons why we say yes: ultimateclassicrock.com/luther-vandr...

06.03.2026 16:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Who's new live album returns to one of their most intriguing career-spanning concerts. 'Live at Eden Project' was performed amid the Cornish countryside: ultimateclassicrock.com/the-who-live...

06.03.2026 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Famous Rock Stars Whose Solo Careers Flopped The grass isn't always greener -- and these rockers learned that the hard way.

The grass isn't always greener: ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-stars-s...

06.03.2026 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metallica Add Third Set of Las Vegas Sphere Dates Move fast - tickets for the six new shows go on sale almost immediately.

MOVE FAST: Metallica have just announced a THIRD set of Las Vegas Sphere dates - and tickets are going on sale within minutes! Details here: ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-20...

05.03.2026 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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There are now seven more chances to see Guns N' Roses on their massive 2026 world tour. This trek already included their first North American dates in nearly three years: ultimateclassicrock.com/guns-n-roses...

05.03.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The '90s are back! Revisit the era before smartphones, influencers, and social media changed everything: ultimateclassicrock.com/1990s-trendi...

05.03.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Classic Beach Boys Member Is Leaving After 60 Years Longtime Beach Boys member Bruce Johnston has announced his departure from the group.

Mike Love is now the only classic-era star still on the road with the legendary band: ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-johnst...

05.03.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock Purists Won't Like the Hall of Fame Fan Vote's First Week Results The first week of fan voting has yielded some eye-opening results.

Pop and R&B stars are dominating the early popular vote: ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-hall-of...

04.03.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Billy Idol Recalls the '80s Overdose That Nearly Killed Him Billy Idol says the closest he came to death was during a night of heavy drug use.

We're certainly glad this terrifying story wasn't the end for Billy Idol: ultimateclassicrock.com/billy-idol-n...

04.03.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some are bad poetry, while others spark head-scratching confusion. Still others are just plain wrong.

We're counting down Classic Rock's 20 Worst Lyrics: ultimateclassicrock.com/worst-rock-l...

04.03.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Other Bizarre Things John Lennon Said in His 'More Popular Than Jesus' Interview That wasn't even the strangest thing he said.

His infamous statement about the Beatles' success wasn't even the strangest thing he said: ultimateclassicrock.com/john-lennon-...

04.03.2026 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Reasons Jeff Buckley Belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame His career may not have been long, but it was highly impactful.

His career may have been cut tragically short, but his influence continues today: ultimateclassicrock.com/5-reasons-je...

03.03.2026 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twisted Sister Will Tour in 2026 After All - With a New Singer Dee Snider previously had to bow out of the scheduled tour.

Dee Snider previously had to bow out of the scheduled tour:

03.03.2026 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metallica Expands Sphere Residency Into 2027 Six more dates have been added to the schedule.

The schedule includes their first concerts of 2027: ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-ad...

03.03.2026 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paul McCartney Feels Rock Hall Boss Broke His Induction Promise In a previously unpublished interview from 2015, Paul McCartney looks back at his complicated dealings with Jann Wenner.

The former Beatle also details the "revisionism" he feels he's faced with his career. ultimateclassicrock.com/paul-mccartn...

03.03.2026 16:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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The Guess Who Reveal 2026 U.S. Reunion Tour Dates Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings announced more 2026 tour dates in March 2026.

It's finally time. The Guess Who have shared their 2026 reunion tour plans for the U.S. this summer. ultimateclassicrock.com/guess-who-re...

03.03.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Ringo Starr's New 'Long Long Road' Album Features Sheryl Crow and St. Vincent Ringo Starr's new album, 'Long Long Road,' releases April 24, featuring collaborations with big names like Sheryl Crow and Billy Strings, highlighting his continued love for country music.

Ringo Starr's second collaboration with T Bone Burnett, following 2025's "Look Up," arrives in April: ultimateclassicrock.com/ringo-starr-...

03.03.2026 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5 Ways Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' Could Have Turned Out Differently The first thing you heard on 'Master of Puppets' was almost Bobcat Goldthwait's voice.

We bet you're wondering how comedian and 'Police Academy' star Bobcat Goldthwait could have changed Metallica's 'Master of Puppets,' right? ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-ma...

03.03.2026 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LISTEN - Peter Gabriel Marks Another Full Moon With New Song 'What Lies Ahead' "It's a song about inventors and invention," Gabriel says.

As with Gabriel's previous singles "Been Undone" and "Put Down the Bucket," "What Lies Ahead" arrives during the full moon: ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-gabrie...

03.03.2026 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Len Garry, Quarrymen Member With Early Beatles Ties, Dead at 84 He was there when John Lennon and Paul McCartney met.

He was there on the fateful day two future Beatles met:

02.03.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Metallica Will Add Six More Shows to Sphere Residency We don't have the exact dates yet, but they're on their way.

The exact dates aren't available yet, but a presale will start March 4: ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-si...

02.03.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to Expect From Sex Pistols' Rescheduled North American Tour Sex Pistols confirmed a string of rescheduled shows across North America in March 2026.

The Sex Pistols have confirmed a string of rescheduled North American shows with Frank Carter. This tour was halted in September after guitarist Steve Jones suffered a broken wrist.

ultimateclassicrock.com/sex-pistols-...

02.03.2026 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sting Adds New Fall Dates for the 2026 North American Tour The Sting 3.0 tour adds 20 new shows this fall, featuring a mix of classic hits and fan favorites across North America.

Twenty new North American dates will take place in the fall: ultimateclassicrock.com/sting-tour-d...

02.03.2026 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Why Paul Stanley Thinks This Kiss Album Cover 'Sucks' In a new interview, Gene Simmons takes the blame and suggests an easy fix.

Paul Stanley's already said he doesn't like this Kiss album. Now he's turned his attention to the cover art: ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-unmaske...

02.03.2026 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 'Big 4' of London Bands in the '80s There was a little something for everyone in this decade.

Goth rock, dynamic duos and more: ultimateclassicrock.com/london-big-4...

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