Original Features

For decades, the retail giant had strict rules on censorship.

It's ironic to apply the thrash metal designation to a subgenre that a young Metallica or Slayer would have openly abhorred.

A mother's cries for justice are growing louder, not softer, four years after her son was fatally shot while walking around the Tuscaloosa Strip four years ago.

A catchy line of dialogue or a famous actor's face can easily spark a new idea.

They'll never be as celebrated as his old band, but Wings created music that defined the decade.

In UCR's exclusive book excerpt, we meet three rock legends unexpectedly.

Harder than their country rock brethren, these tracks thrive on the volume and jams.

Harrison's preeminent ballad as interpreted by jazz singers, Motown men, "Ol' Blue Eyes" and more.

Together, they paint a portrait of a band that lived hard, worked hard and played hard.

A solid foundation is absolutely crucial.