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Tom Morello: 'Greatest Gift' From the Music Industry Was Failure
Tom Morello discusses his solo track, "One Last Dance," opens up about how he wrote it for the new 'Venom' movie, reflects on Rage Against the Machine and more.

Pearl Jam Friend and Associate Reflects On 30 Years of 'Vitalogy'
Brett Eliason, longtime associate of Pearl Jam, reflects on the 30th anniversary of the band's album, 'Vitalogy,' and shares memories of working with Pearl Jam.

How Neil Young Created His Magical 'Mirror Ball' With Pearl Jam
Longtime band associate Brett Eliason tells UCR how the collaboration took shape.

Duff McKagan on Covering Bowie + Guns N' Roses' Plans For 2025
Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan discusses his current solo tour, how he ended up covering David Bowie and what 2025 has in store for him.

Jerry Cantrell Celebrates Solo Album, Discusses Alice In Chains
Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell celebrates the upcoming release of his solo album, 'I Want Blood,' and shares some thoughts about touring with Tim Montana.

Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood Doesn't Care If You're Offended
He's learned not to question inspiration, even when his muse takes the band into uncomfortable places.

How Prince Taught Dean Ween What NOT To Do
Dean Ween tells us that he learned a lesson from Prince on how to handle unreleased songs.

How Rick Astley and Foo Fighters Played 'Never Gonna Give You Up'
How did '80s pop star Rick Astley end up performing his No. 1 hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" onstage with Foo Fighters anyway?

Lamenting a Somewhat Stolen 'Kiss': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
There's at least one person out there who doesn't get happy every time he randomly stumbles upon a radio station playing Prince's 1986 smash "Kiss."

Here's How You Can Score a Piece of Pearl Jam History
Pearl Jam fans can purchase rare original cell and storyboard materials from the celebrated video for "Do the Evolution."