Matt Wardlaw is the new media editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. You'll also find Matt on the radio hosting UCR's weekend show on Saturdays and Sundays. 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
Ted Nugent: Unreleased Damn Yankees Album Had ‘Great Moments’
Guitarist tells UCR that someday "we'll be all dead" and someone will "resurrect" the tapes and produce them properly.
Historical Tape of the Police’s First U.S. Show to Be Released
"I've heard it, and it's very raw," guitarist Andy Summers says. "We're just pounding away."
How Gina Schock of the Go-Go’s Got Hooked on Rock ‘n’ Roll
Long before she hit the road with her band, the drummer was seeing Led Zeppelin, the Who, Black Sabbath and others in concert.
Why Bruce Springsteen Performed Drunk in Milwaukee in 1975
Steven Van Zandt says incident happened after a bomb scare.
Why the Go-Go’s ‘Flipped Out’ About Their Rock Hall Induction
The band is excited about the "once-in-a-lifetime" event.
Stewart Copeland Returns to Police’s ‘Starving Years’ in Upcoming Book
He says the diary-based publication is due for release in early 2022.
How the Lockdown Resulted in Steve Hackett’s Most Productive Year
Busy former Genesis guitarist has released two albums in 2021.
Watch Don Henley and James Taylor Sidemen Step Out on Their Own
Session vets going under the name the Immediate Family advance debut album with exclusive premiere of new song.
How Freddie Mercury Helped Brian May Start His Solo Career
Queen singer told guitarist, "You've got to take care of yourself."
When REO Speedwagon Became MTV’s First Concert Broadcast: Exclusive Interview
Frontman Kevin Cronin looks back at his band's place in MTV history during a conversation with UCR.
How David Crosby Has Maintained a Late-Career Creative Upswing: Exclusive Interview
He's released five well-received albums since 2014's 'Croz' but worries his touring days might be over.
Sammy Hagar’s Vegas Plans: ‘I Really Want to Blow People’s Minds’
Red Rocker would love to jam with Keith Richards and says the door is always open for David Lee Roth.