Ultimate Classic Rock Staff

Accompanying this morning's announcement of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2015 induction class was the usual head shaking and open-mouthed disbelief that some of classic rock's oldest and most worthy bands were passed up once again.

As Billy Idol remembers it, his breakthrough single 'Dancing With Myself' bombed in his native U.K., and he had no expectations of it doing much better in the U.S.

Motorhead are giving fans a chance to vote for the band's next music video.

You and a guest could win a trip to see John Mellencamp in New York City next year, when he launches his 2015 tour in support of his upcoming 'Plain Spoken' album.

You and a guest could win an awesome trip to see Motley Crue's 'The Final Tour' in Nashville, as well as a copy of the brand-new 'Nashvile Outlaws: A Tribute to Motley Crue' album courtesy of Big Machine Records, Ultimate Classic Rock and Loudwire.

ZZ Top and Jeff Beck kicked off their summer tour in fine style on August 8 in Missoula, Montana.

Here's what you need to know about the 12 songs on the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' soundtrack.

Slash says his most debauched sex story took place long before he was in Guns N' Roses.

Review and photographs from Yes' 2014 summer tour.

Once again, summer means high temps and cool tunes. Map it all out here.

Modern-day folk rockers the Avett Brothers just wrapped an epic set at Mountain Jam.

The guitar legend goes in depth on expanded reissues of Zeppelin's first three albums.