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Jon Anderson Reflects on the Magic of ‘Close to the Edge’ at 50
Legendary Yes singer details his current tour and how the classic title song was created.
How ‘Walk This Way’ Opened the Door for Aerosmith’s Next Chapter
"We literally broke down walls with that," says guitarist.
Doobie Brothers Celebrate 50 Years During Return to Ohio: Photos
Check out UCR's exclusive photos from the night.
Joe Perry Promises Some ‘Surprises’ With Upcoming Solo Shows
Aerosmith guitarist will reunite the Joe Perry Project for a trio of U.S. shows featuring Extreme's Gary Cherone on vocals.
Neal Schon Finds ‘Freedom’ at Last With New Journey Album
"I did a lot of playing and not much thinking" during free-flowing sessions, guitarist says.
Top 10 Songs Def Leppard Has Not Played on the 2022 Stadium Tour
With so many monster hits, it's not easy putting together a set list.
What George Thorogood Found Impressive About Sammy Hagar
"Sammy has come a long way with his wardrobe," he jokes.
Patrick Simmons Hails ‘Larger Than Life’ Doobie Brothers Reunion
Playing with Michael McDonald again is "certainly something I'll carry with me forever," he tells UCR.
ZZ Top Plan New Music With Dusty Hill’s Replacement: Exclusive
"It would be an interesting excursion into the unknown," Billy Gibbons tells UCR.
James Young Looks Back on 50 Years of Styx: Exclusive Interview
"Five decades of Styx and the world still exists," he tells UCR. "We didn’t kill it."