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 the Doobie Brothers Met the Rolling Stones
With a name like theirs, Patrick Simmons tells UCR, "Everybody was always looking for the weed."
Journey’s ‘Raised on Radio’ Was Almost Called ‘Freedom’
"Steve Perry did not want that," Neal Schon tells UCR.
Why Tears For Fears Struggled to Complete Their New Album: Exclusive Interview
Initial attempts weren't "particularly honest," Curt Smith says.
How Mike Campbell Created a ‘Gypsy Caravan’ for His Latest Video
Guitarist tells UCR about "hitchhiking" and hanging out with gypsies for his latest song with the Dirty Knobs.
Listen to Bad Company Drummer Simon Kirke’s New Album, ‘All Because of You': Exclusive Premiere
Bad Company drummer Simon Kirke has always written from the heart.
The Story of Judas Priest’s Controversial ‘Turbo': Exclusive Interview
Some fans pushed back as Judas Priest embraced the technology of the era.
Heart’s Ann Wilson Talks About New Live Album, Plans for More Music and 40 Years of ‘Little Queen': Exclusive Interview
One of the most surprising things about Heart 's new live album is that, after more than four decades of being a band, it was their first time playing the historic Royal Albert Hall.
Foreigner Plan ‘Real Celebration’ With 40th Anniversary Tour: Exclusive Interview
When Mick Jones looks back on the release of the first Foreigner album from 1977, it’s a period of time he remembers as one that left his head spinning.
Watch Kansas’ New Video for ‘Rhythm in the Spirit': Exclusive Premiere
Ultimate Classic Rock presents the exclusive premiere of Kansas' latest single and video.
Thomas Dolby on Working With David Bowie, Eddie Van Halen, Def Leppard and Foreigner: Exclusive Interview
Thomas Dolby’s Twitter bio notes that he is a “recovering synth enthusiast.”
Eagles Songwriter Jack Tempchin Returns to His Roots With New Solo Album, Preps Glenn Frey Tribute: Exclusive Interview
Forty-five years after writing the Eagles hit 'Peaceful Easy Feeling,' Jack Tempchin, still finds plenty of inspiration to create new songs.
Watch Previously Unreleased Video of Fleetwood Mac and the Police at the 1982 US Festival: Exclusive Premiere
Find out how you can help filmmakers complete 'The US Festival 1982,' a documentary that's been in the works for four years.