A new book from author Ronald Brownstein catalogues one of the most prolific years in California cultural history. Continue reading…
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35 Years Ago: ‘Dallas’ Brings Bobby Back from the Dead
Ratings fell when the popular character was killed off, so the prime-time soap opera invented a way to bring him back. Continue reading…
Who Had the Best 10 Year Run in Rock History?: Roundtable
As UCR turns 10, our writers look back at other notable decade long runs. Continue reading…
How Black Sabbath’s Opening ‘Bar Band’ Turned Out to be Van Halen
Ozzy Osbourne just wanted “a bar band from L.A.” to open his band’s 1978 ‘Never Say Die!’ tour. He got a whole lot more. Continue reading…
Top 10 Post-‘Pet Sounds’ Beach Boys Songs
Before this album, principal architect Brian Wilson and a group of family and friends had moved from strength to strength. Continue reading…
Mikkey Dee’s Sadness Over Last Moment with Lemmy
Motorhead drummer didn’t know they’d never meet again. Continue reading…
New Bruce Springsteen Album ‘Set Largely in the West’
Boss says 21st studio record is “coming out soon.” Continue reading…
Stephen Stills Takes Blame for ‘Deja Vu’ Album Art Drama
CSNY icon admits he’s “biting the hand that feeds” as he criticizes classic album reissue. Continue reading…
35 Years Ago: How ‘Star Wars on Earth’ Became ‘Top Gun’
The blockbuster movie’s inspiration came from an unlikely place. Continue reading…
Joan Jett’s First Two Albums Turned Into a Graphic Novel
‘Bad Reputation’ and ‘I Love Rock ‘n Roll’ get the comic book treatment in honor of their 40th anniversaries. Continue reading…
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