Matt Wardlaw
@mwardlaw.bsky.social
Host of Ultimate Classic Rock Nights and the UCR Podcast. Music nerd and co-host of The Record Player
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50 years ago this week, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert made the first pilot for their TV show. In honor of this huge anniversary, I created my definitive “Best of Siskel & Ebert” article - 50 of their best reviews from across their entire career. 👍🏻👍🏻
The 50 Best Siskel & Ebert Reviews
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November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
50 years ago this week, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert made the first pilot for their TV show. In honor of this huge anniversary, I created my definitive “Best of Siskel & Ebert” article - 50 of their best reviews from across their entire career. 👍🏻👍🏻
Heart's Nancy Wilson wrote a really nice tribute to early band figure Michael Fisher. She's got a new blog I highly recommend. Seems like she's going to be sharing some fun -- and in this case, heartfelt stories there. Signup is at bottom of her merch page. ultimateclassicrock.com/nancy-wilson...
Nancy Wilson Pens Poignant Lyrics for Early Heart Associate
Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson shared new song lyrics as a tribute to a longtime associate of the band in October 2025.
ultimateclassicrock.com
November 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Heart's Nancy Wilson wrote a really nice tribute to early band figure Michael Fisher. She's got a new blog I highly recommend. Seems like she's going to be sharing some fun -- and in this case, heartfelt stories there. Signup is at bottom of her merch page. ultimateclassicrock.com/nancy-wilson...
Just talking music with @willhodge.bsky.social as one does.
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Just talking music with @willhodge.bsky.social as one does.
I’ve been a busy bee so far this week writing a series of articles after attending a cool private event with Geddy Lee + Alex Lifeson at the Rock Hall. Lots to read @ultclassicrock.bsky.social ultimateclassicrock.com/tags/rush/
Rush News
It took almost four decades for critics to come around to Rush. But their fans figured it out a long time ago: The Canadian trio is all kinds of awesome...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I’ve been a busy bee so far this week writing a series of articles after attending a cool private event with Geddy Lee + Alex Lifeson at the Rock Hall. Lots to read @ultclassicrock.bsky.social ultimateclassicrock.com/tags/rush/
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Here's the second half. I am now going to sleep for many hours after having written 10k words on this thing. www.radio-nowhere.com/born-to-run-... #springsteen
September 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Here's the second half. I am now going to sleep for many hours after having written 10k words on this thing. www.radio-nowhere.com/born-to-run-... #springsteen
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Somewhat appropriately, Spinal Tap II is like when an old rock band does a farewell tour where they just play their hits and bask in their fans’ adoration. There’s nothing like the ingenuity and inspiration of the original movie. But ... I laughed.
‘Spinal Tap II’ Review: Comedy Legends Play the Hits
This sequel definitely does not go to 11. But it does have a few good laughs.
screencrush.com
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Somewhat appropriately, Spinal Tap II is like when an old rock band does a farewell tour where they just play their hits and bask in their fans’ adoration. There’s nothing like the ingenuity and inspiration of the original movie. But ... I laughed.
@jukebox65.bsky.social I was reminded by @jefito.com to ask you how you celebrated Tommy Shaw’s birthday?
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
@jukebox65.bsky.social I was reminded by @jefito.com to ask you how you celebrated Tommy Shaw’s birthday?
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next report from the Born to Run Symposium weekend - visiting 7 1/2 West End Court, the house where Bruce Springsteen wrote the songs for the album: www.radio-nowhere.com/the-screen-d...
The screen door slammed: visiting 7 1/2 West End Court
About the "Born to Run" 50th Anniversary Symposium
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September 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
next report from the Born to Run Symposium weekend - visiting 7 1/2 West End Court, the house where Bruce Springsteen wrote the songs for the album: www.radio-nowhere.com/the-screen-d...
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First report out on the symposium commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run: variety.com/2025/music/n...
Bruce Springsteen Gives Surprise Performance and Talk at ‘Born to Run’ 50th Anniversary Symposium
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band gave a surprise performance at the "Born to Run" 50th anniversary symposium in New Jersey.
variety.com
September 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
First report out on the symposium commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run: variety.com/2025/music/n...
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A busy Friday got the best of me, but the week's new music recommendations are up — 17 songs in all: www.jefitoblog.com/new-music-fr...
New Music Friday: 9/5/25
There is some New Music in this Friday, and it’s worth fighting for
www.jefitoblog.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A busy Friday got the best of me, but the week's new music recommendations are up — 17 songs in all: www.jefitoblog.com/new-music-fr...
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Monday will be the 50th anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen's BORN TO RUN & over the past year, I've been writing deep dives about each song on the record. this month is the title track!
The Evolution of Born to Run: "Born to Run"
Side 2, track 1.
buff.ly
August 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Monday will be the 50th anniversary of the release of Bruce Springsteen's BORN TO RUN & over the past year, I've been writing deep dives about each song on the record. this month is the title track!
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For years, people wondered what a Prince 'Purple Rain' sequel might look like. Nobody was really prepared for this: ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-graff...
'Graffiti Bridge': How Prince's 'Purple Rain' Sequel Flopped
For years, people wondered what a 'Purple Rain' sequel might look like. 'Graffiti Bridge' gave the answer few were looking for.
ultimateclassicrock.com
August 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
For years, people wondered what a Prince 'Purple Rain' sequel might look like. Nobody was really prepared for this: ultimateclassicrock.com/prince-graff...
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Happy Springsteen at the Cleveland Agora in 1978 anniversary. @mwardlaw.bsky.social did a great story a few years ago on this legendary show: www.clevescene.com/music/how-wm...
How WMMS, Cleveland and the Agora Created and Preserved One of the Most Important Nights of Bruce Springsteen's Career
As WMMS marks its 50th anniversary this year, there’s one event that looms particularly large in the station’s history. August 9, 1978, the legendary rock...
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August 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Happy Springsteen at the Cleveland Agora in 1978 anniversary. @mwardlaw.bsky.social did a great story a few years ago on this legendary show: www.clevescene.com/music/how-wm...
Another great read from @carynrose.bsky.social. Subscribe to her Bruce newsletter if you haven’t done so already. Now, I need to hear this show! www.radio-nowhere.com/bruce-spring...
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, OH, August 8, 1975
“Roy Bittan on the piano over there, he’s gonna get down for you a little bit.”
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August 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Another great read from @carynrose.bsky.social. Subscribe to her Bruce newsletter if you haven’t done so already. Now, I need to hear this show! www.radio-nowhere.com/bruce-spring...
This is great, even if you aren’t from Cleveland. So classy. youtu.be/0oOpkUzxRR4
Tom Hamilton's Hall of Fame Speech
YouTube video by Cleveland Guardians
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July 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is great, even if you aren’t from Cleveland. So classy. youtu.be/0oOpkUzxRR4
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Former guitarist shares recent text from late Prince of Darkness as bassist Bob Daisley says death brought him to tears: ultimateclassicrock.com/jake-lee-ozz...
Jake E. Lee Opens Up About His Last Moments With Ozzy Osbourne
Jake E. Lee reflects on his last moments with Ozzy Osbourne, sharing touching memories and the impact of the rock legend's passing.
ultimateclassicrock.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Former guitarist shares recent text from late Prince of Darkness as bassist Bob Daisley says death brought him to tears: ultimateclassicrock.com/jake-lee-ozz...
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Led Zeppelin - interview - MTV Live Aid 7/13/85 The Who Crosby Stills Nash & Young reunions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NomZjH98WUk
July 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Led Zeppelin - interview - MTV Live Aid 7/13/85 The Who Crosby Stills Nash & Young reunions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NomZjH98WUk
The marketing folks at Pirate Ship having fun with copy.
July 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The marketing folks at Pirate Ship having fun with copy.
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also! the subscription sale in honor of the tour is still ongoing for the rest of this week: www.radio-nowhere.com/lohad-2025-s...
July 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
also! the subscription sale in honor of the tour is still ongoing for the rest of this week: www.radio-nowhere.com/lohad-2025-s...
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I offer you a notebook dump from my extensive notes on this record, including inside jokes, ridiculous trivia, and side quests! #springsteen
Notebook Dump: Tracks II: The Lost Albums
SPOILER ALERT. Including inside jokes, ridiculous trivia, and side quests!
buff.ly
July 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I offer you a notebook dump from my extensive notes on this record, including inside jokes, ridiculous trivia, and side quests! #springsteen
I appreciate that many of the performers at today’s Ozzy/Sabbath tribute wore their best Sabbath or Ozzy shirts. Folks like William Duvall of Alice In Chains taking it further by wearing an Ozzy-worthy fringe jacket. This concludes a rare fashion analysis update from my account.
July 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I appreciate that many of the performers at today’s Ozzy/Sabbath tribute wore their best Sabbath or Ozzy shirts. Folks like William Duvall of Alice In Chains taking it further by wearing an Ozzy-worthy fringe jacket. This concludes a rare fashion analysis update from my account.
More Oasis debates (keeping it largely spoiler-free for those who don’t want to know the songs). This set is a ton of fun to watch it all unfold. Some great surprises.
July 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
More Oasis debates (keeping it largely spoiler-free for those who don’t want to know the songs). This set is a ton of fun to watch it all unfold. Some great surprises.
The Oasis setlist editing arguments are good as you would expect.
July 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The Oasis setlist editing arguments are good as you would expect.
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and over at my Springsteen newsletter, Radio Nowhere, I give you the inside jokes, early drafts, excised quips & a couple of side quests! www.radio-nowhere.com/notebook-dum... - this is the last week of the subscription sale too
Notebook Dump: Tracks II: The Lost Albums
SPOILER ALERT. Including inside jokes, ridiculous trivia, and side quests!
www.radio-nowhere.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:13 PM
and over at my Springsteen newsletter, Radio Nowhere, I give you the inside jokes, early drafts, excised quips & a couple of side quests! www.radio-nowhere.com/notebook-dum... - this is the last week of the subscription sale too