

Latest Posts

Underrated Eagles Solo Albums
All seven released an LP that either slipped through the cracks at the time or lost cultural resonance over the years.

Rod Stewart Joined by Steven Van Zandt at ‘One Last Time’ Jones Beach Show: Video, Set List
The E Street Band guitarist joined Stewart for some classic soul covers.

James Taylor's One and Only No. 1 Hit
He later called the Carole King-penned track "the best song written by a human being."

East Dubuque Wingfest Cancelled This Year, EDGE Foundation Dissolves
The popular East Dubuque summer festival has a two-decade history in the city.

Someone in Illinois Just Won $5 Million—Unclaimed
Someone in north-central Illinois now has a Mega Millions ticket worth $5,000,000, but they don't seem to know it yet.

Hillcrest to Bring ‘Jackass’ Alum Brandon Novak to Dubuque
The motivational speaker will share details of his addiction and subsequent 11 years of sobriety.

Rick Wakeman Releases New Single, 'The Jezero Crater'
It's his new LP's leadoff track.

My Whitesnake Years Tour Canceled
The guitarist shares the "creepy" details which made him halt his My Whitesnake Years outing set for next week.

Step Back in Time: 71 Rarely Seen Celebrity Photos From the ’70s
Go back to the '70s with 71 rarely seen candid photos of iconic celebrities, caught living everyday, in mostly unposed moments.

Warrant Drummer Details Health Woes: ‘I’m Crumbling Inside’
Drummer Steven Sweet has dealt with a long list of serious ailments in recent years.

Best Songs of the Year (So Far)
Now that we're around the halfway point of the year, we're taking a look at our personal favorites.

Operation Heatwave Results in 61 Arrests Across Central Iowa
A four-day U.S. Marshals operation across central Iowa resulted in 61 arrests, 97 felony warrants cleared, and the recovery of firearms and narcotics.

The Surprising Truth About Illinois Sweat Bees
That tiny yellow-and-black bug following you around Illinois might not be a sweat bee. Learn the surprising difference between sweat bees and hoverflies.

Why Brian May Is on Tony Iommi’s New Album, But Geezer Butler Isn’t
Guitarist explains why he chose the musicians who appear on ‘From the Dark.’

Right to Repair: What Owning a Tractor Should Mean
Growing up on a farm taught me that ownership meant fixing what you owned. As tractors become more computerized, Iowa's Right to Repair debate asks whether that lesson still applies.

Motley Crue's Split With Mars
"There is only one Mick and he's an insane player," the drummer conceded.

Dubuque Tavern, Restaurant Set to Close Imminently
After four years on Dubuque's Main Street, Baraboo's On Main is closing up shop.

New Def Leppard Interview
Phil Collen tells UCR how Queen has helped to inspire their recent work.
Iowa Hy-Vee Sets A New Guinness World Record
On Wednesday, a Hy-Vee in store in Iowa set a brand new Guinness World Record after a fundraising sale.

Ranking Guns N' Roses Solo LPs
Looking back on some 30 releases from Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Dizzy Reed, Steven Adler and Matt Sorum.

Hackett Open to Genesis Reunion
The classic-era guitarist remains on good terms with his former bandmates.

Iommi on His New Solo Album
The Black Sabbath guitarist reveals his thoughts on ‘From The Dark.’

Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist Chris Holmes Fighting Cancer For Second Time
Guitarist and wife launch new crowdfunding campaign: “We never imagined we would have to write something like this again.”

Collins Didn't Want to Be Singer
Guitarist Steve Hackett recalls how Collins initially rejected the chance to become a frontman.
