Ultimate Classic Rock Staff
R.E.M.’s Farewell: Answering Five ‘Collapse Into Now’ Questions
UCR contributors debate the album's musical merits and speculate about the band's future (or lack thereof).
When Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator’ Nearly Caused a Riot: Book Excerpt
The band expected 30 people to show up. More than 17,000 flooded the area.
The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek Dies
The singer was found dead today in his New York City apartment.
Trent Reznor Inducts the Cure Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Nine Inch Nails leader praises influential goth band at New York ceremony.
David Byrne Inducts Radiohead Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Talking Heads frontman honored the critically acclaimed rockers during ceremony in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Duran Duran Induct Roxy Music Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Simon Le Bon and John Taylor cited band's influence on countless artists.
Stevie Nicks Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The singer becomes first female artist to be inducted for a second time.
VHS Boxes Are Back: Meet Home Video’s Latest Retro Trend
Big, chunky tape boxes are back -- and you don't need to dust off your VCR to collect them.
Who Won the Weezer-Toto Cover Song Trade? Our Writers Answer Five Big Questions
We have some things to say about the mutual admiration society between the two groups.
Prince’s Death Two Years Later: Our Writers Answer Five Lingering Questions
On the second anniversary of Prince's death, our writers look at his music, legacy and the 365 Prince Songs in a Year series.