When you think back to the music of the 1980s, there are likely two things that come to mind first. Hair metal and synth rock. But between all the glam and the keyboard-infused songs, there were other ...

The acoustic guitar is still an important part of rock music. A huge production, complete with electronic components, isn’t always necessary to create a solid rock song for the ages. These four bands ...

Ultimate Classic Rock is pleased to present the exclusive premiere of a new acoustic version of the classic Van Halen song ‘Dreams,’ from Sammy Hagar’s new ...

Any band in the hard rock genre prides themselves on writing the type of songs that could scare you to death. Some bands never stray from their brand of ferocious hard rock that they can almost do no ...

Yusuf Islam, then Cat Stevens, is very much the folkster’s folkster. His fourth album, arguably his best, is packed with songs rich in acoustic instrumentation, positive messages, words of caution and ...

Rockford's City Market kicks off this year on May 15. Here's who's providing the live music on Friday nights at the Rockford ...

Every once in a while a person’s singing voice stands out as especially poignant. Sometimes so poignant, in fact, it can even make Stephen Colbert shed a tear. UK-based guitar player and YouTuber, ...