Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

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He tells UCR why he would have been the perfect choice.

Guitarist recalls artistic, spiritual and physical reasons for rejecting singer's approach — and reveals the next Billy Idol album will be a return to roots.

Former bassist says he only played on “Live by the Sword” because it featured late bandmate Charlie Watts.

These are the shows that stuck with us this year. What were yours?

Former bassist was surprised the band continued without late drummer but believes they have nothing else to do.

Bassist reveals the riff that encapsulates his approach to playing – and it’s not from a Motley Crue song.

Angry 1991 moment led to instant regret, but it turned out to have a positive effect on his career.

Jane’s Addiction guitarist – who had just completed an album with the Foo Fighters drummer when tragedy struck – didn’t play again for a year.

An exclusive excerpt from a new book about ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons.