Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
108 Important Rock Albums That Turn 50 in 2021: Class of 1971
It was a year of monolithic rock albums and intimate singer-songwriter releases.
Eddie Van Halen’s Cause of Death Revealed
Guitarist suffered from multiple final issues while battling long-term cancer.
77 Rock Stars Whose Kids Are Also Musicians
They garner instant name recognition, of course, but also unreasonable expectations.
Our 25 Favorite Eddie Van Halen Stories
From inspirations to collaborations to that time a cop let him out of a speeding ticket just for being an awesome guitarist.
50 Years Ago: Jimi Hendrix Dies
His passing followed a difficult chapter in the guitarist's life and career.
Top 30 American Classic Rock Bands of the ’90s
Decade featured the arrival of grunge, while many '80s greats continued their success.
How Motley Crue’s ‘Shout With the Devil’ Became ‘Shout at the Devil’
Band's 1983 LP originally had an even darker — if only slightly tweaked — title.
Top 30 American Classic Rock Bands of the ’70s
The list reflects how much music grew in the aftermath of the previous decade.
25 Best Rock Albums of 2020
Even during trying times, many of rock's biggest artists have delivered exciting new material.
Top 20 American Classic Rock Bands of the ‘80s
The best acts were able to successfully navigate the artistic and commercial challenges the decade threw at them.