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
Kiss to Release Rare 1984 Mark St. John Show as Next Live Album
Set includes the only known soundboard recording to feature the guitarist.
25 Albums Turning 25 in 2023
The year's highlights brought major change for some groups.
30 Albums Turning 30 in 2023
Classic rock continued to strike back against grunge.
35 Albums Turning 35 in 2023
Old-guard legends, hot new talents and one supergroup to rule them all.
40 Albums Turning 40 in 2023
MTV continued to help artists rise to new levels of fame during the year.
Top 10 Journey Breakup Songs
They've gotten very good at saying musical goodbyes.
Paul Stanley Has a Message for His Critics
"The people who tell you that you need an education to have an opinion, are on salary to make you believe that," the legendary Kiss vocalist tells UCR.
The 10 Best Quotes From the Rock Hall 2022 Ceremony
Some of the most entertaining moments of the night happened between the songs.
R.E.M.’s Peter Buck Details New ‘Bummed Out’ Concept Album
Guitarist explains how pandemic shaped his latest songs.
How Don Henley Reunited With Ex-Bandmate for Current Eagles Tour
Jim Ed Norman was also a member of the precursor group Shiloh, produced by Kenny Rogers.