Live at the Apollo by James Brown Records
James Brown’s live performances, characterized by his exhilarating stage presence and vocal prowess, were experiences that had to be seen or at least heard to be believed. This is why Brown’s decision to record a live album on October 24,…
Picture Disc Vinyl: Consider Your Purchase Intent Before Playing
Key Takeaways Playing picture discs is possible, but consider your priorities. Sound quality may vary, with some extra noise depending on manufacturing. Artwork preservation is crucial; frequent play can damage the design. Higher prices for picture discs reflect their collectibility…
2026 Rock and Metal Festival Cruise Overview
What will be your standout experiences at rock and metal festivals or cruises in 2026? There’s usually no better value than enjoying numerous great acts in one location, and while we are concluding one festival and cruise season, another is…
Best Prog Rock Songs Under 3 Minutes: Top 5 Picks
Here are the 5 best prog rock songs under 3 minutes long! If you asked someone to define the most prevalent traits of progressive rock, they’d likely mention prolonged song lengths before almost anything else. Indeed, a single progressive rock…
Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground Albums Ranked Best to Worst
It didn’t take long for Lou Reed to outgrow the Beach Boys cash-ins he was making as a contract artist and songwriter and head toward more fertile land. By 1965, he had met John Cale, and the pair started working…
SS Edmund Fitzgerald Inspires Gordon Lightfoot’s Music
Key Takeaways Historical Significance: The SS Edmund Fitzgerald was the largest ship to sink in the Great Lakes, resulting in the loss of 29 crew members. Storm Impact: The ship sank during a severe storm on November 10, 1975, after…
Def Leppard Album Comparison: ‘Pyromania’ vs. ‘Hysteria’
Which is the superior Def Leppard album — Pyromania or Hysteria? This week on the Loudwire Nights radio show, we’re experiencing a bit of Def Leppard fever, so we’ve matched up not only two of Def Leppard’s most significant albums…
Rock Stars Who Served in the U.S. Military: 16 Notable Figures
On the very first Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson addressed the country. “To us in America,” he said, “the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died…
Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Bold as Love’ Had a Huge Impact, Says Steve Vai
In the fifth episode of UCR’s Bold as Love Recalled and Celebrated video series, Steve Vai notes that Jimi Hendrix and Axis: Bold as Love took him down a crucial path as an artist. The album was a monumental discovery for him personally and…
2025 Rock Hall of Fame Induction Best Moments Recap
On Saturday night in Los Angeles, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame welcomed its 2025 class of inductees. This year’s lineup included Bad Company, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper, the White Stripes, Warren Zevon, Chubby Checker and Joe Cocker. Some of…
Best Rock Song Collaborations of the 2000s: Top 15 Picks
The spirit of collaboration may have been no stronger in any era than the 2000s. In fact, we’ve got 15 significant rock collaborations from the decade to show how fruitful the spirit of working together can be. Though collaborating on…
Best Prog Rock Albums of the 1990s Ranked
Oto 11 najlepszych albumów prog rockowych lat 90. (w rankingu)! Po meteorycznym wzroście w latach 70., rock progresywny znacząco ustąpił miejsca w latach 80., gdy na czoło wysunęły się bardziej komercyjnie opłacalne gatunki, takie jak new wave, punk rock oraz…