Top 100 Rock Songs That Shaped Music History
The list of the Top 100 Rock Songs isn’t limited to traditional rock ‘n’ roll records. Pop, soul, disco and metal also find a place. But as the list below, selected by the UCR staff, shows, they all fall under…
Rock’s Biggest Stars: 1976 Compared to Now
Relive one of rock’s greatest years with the following photo gallery of 25 rock stars in 1976 versus now. The United States Bicentennial was one of the most significant years in rock history. The genre was exploding commercially and minting…
Sticky Fingers Letter from Mick Jagger to Andy Warhol Revealed
By the early 1970s, Andy Warhol was one of the most popular visual artists in America. Warhol’s method of serially reproducing silkscreens yielded a number of hugely famous pieces of art, from boldly colored portraits of Marilyn Monroe to dizzying…
Arbor Day: 40 Essential Songs to Celebrate Nature
Key Takeaways Importance of Trees: Trees provide essential shade, shelter, and contribute significantly to the environment. Arbor Day History: The first Arbor Day was celebrated on April 10, 1872, in Nebraska with the planting of around one million trees. Symbolism…
Sticky Fingers Songs Ranked by the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones had been silent for nearly two long years, but they’d been busy the whole time. They’d worked through the departure and early death of Brian Jones and the violent tragedy at the Altamont Speedway. They’d finally split…
2000s Emo Stars: Where They Are Now
Was it just a phase, or do the stars of the 2000s emo/scene era still resemble their younger selves from a couple of decades ago? This era was defined as much by its look and style as by its music….
Best Prince Songs Released After His Death
It is estimated that Prince left thousands of unreleased songs behind when he died in 2016. At a very early stage in his career, it became clear that the extraordinarily prolific singer / songwriter / multi-instrumentalist could not be held…
Most Metal Names of Marijuana Strains Revealed
If you are a metalhead looking to celebrate 4/20, look no further than the names of these 20 marijuana strains! As the psychoactive plant continues to be legalized in states across the country, there are more growers than ever before….
Dolly Parton’s Debut Single: The Untold Story
Dolly Parton has been writing songs and singing them for just about her entire life. As a child, she appeared on local TV and radio stations near her home in Sevierville, Tennessee, with support from her family. “My mama and…
Collab Songs vs. Band Songs: Vote for Better Style
This week on Loudwire Nights, we are asking you which specific type of rock block you want to hear. The Chuck’s Fight Club battle is pitting songs that are collaborations against individual bands with big hits. The winner will be…
2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Spark Mixed Reactions
When the 2026 class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees receive their honors at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Nov. 14, the artists will represent one of the most diverse classes in the history of the Hall of Fame’s…
Three Dog Night’s ‘Joy to the World’ Achieves Chart Milestone
Key Takeaways: Formation and Success: Three Dog Night formed in 1967 and quickly achieved success with their debut album. Songwriting System: The band received around 5,000 songs a year for consideration during their peak. 'Joy to the World': The song…