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
How Mutt Lange Helped Huey Lewis Land His First Hit Single
The producer behind Def Leppard, AC/DC and Foreigner offered Lewis a big assist.
Styx and REO Speedwagon Announce Summer 2022 Tour
Trek runs from May through August, with Loverboy as special guest.
Ted Nugent: Unreleased Damn Yankees Album Had ‘Great Moments’
Guitarist tells UCR that someday "we'll be all dead" and someone will "resurrect" the tapes and produce them properly.
Scorpions Producer Reveals Five Facts About New Album
"It was clear that they were going to make a rockin' album. No whistling, no CIA involvement."
How David Crosby’s First Solo Album Saved His Life
Being in the studio with friends was the only place where he'd "not be so sad that I wanted to die."
Stone Temple Pilots Brothers Had ‘Loud’ Fun With Chris Robinson
Band members "wrote a bunch of songs" for a planned supergroup that didn't happen.
Alice Cooper Says ‘We Told Kiss Where to Buy Their Makeup’
Shock-rocker points out he was theatrical and having hit records "before anybody else."
How Kurt Cobain Grew Into a ‘Real-Life Musical Genius': Exclusive Interview
"There's no telling what he would have done," Nirvana's former manager says, "but I'm so glad he did what he did."
Tesla’s Frank Hannon Says He ‘Waited Too Long to Get the Vaccine’
"This s--t ain't no joke," the guitarist says regarding COVID-19.
35 Years Ago: Van Halen Shoot Their ‘Live Without a Net’ Video
Band revealed "great chemistry" while battling technical issues during 1986 concerts recorded for home-video release.