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In December 2024, Gene Simmons opined, quite matter-of-factly, that rock was dead. The artists comprising our Top 30 Rock Songs of 2024 would like a word. As the year draws to a close, UCR looks back fondly on another 12 months…

Southside Johnny has announced his immediate retirement from touring, citing unspecified health issues. According to NJArts, Southside Johnny left the stage after performing just a few songs at the band's most recent show, Dec. 14 at…

Paul McCartney has opened up regarding the Beatles’ “Now and Then,” admitting he gets “very emotional” when he performs the song. “It’s really great. When you introduce a new song, even though it’s an old song, like ‘Now and Then,'"…