@mwardlaw

Guy on the radio @UltClassicRock. Music fan. @RecordPlayerPod with @jefito. Hey, check out my Substack while you're at it.

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A quick hello! Staying busy @UltClassicRock with lots of recent articles about @rushtheband @ForeignerMusic and lots more! Catch up! ultimateclassicrock.com/auth…
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Ray Padgett@rayfpOct 17
First overseas box shipping out. Shoutout to whoever bought one in Croatia.
Ray Padgett@rayfpOct 15
Surprise! I wrote a zine/booklet about every single Rolling Thunder 1976 show, and it's available now. Limited edition—when it's gone it's gone. Link in reply.
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Ray Padgett@rayfpOct 15
Surprise! I wrote a zine/booklet about every single Rolling Thunder 1976 show, and it's available now. Limited edition—when it's gone it's gone. Link in reply.
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steve newton@earofnewtOct 10
happy 72nd birthday to #DavidLeeRoth, who once told me how he felt about leaving #VanHalen earofnewt.com/2020/03/26/tha… @VanHalenVault @VanHalenNews @vhlinksdotcom @UltClassicRock @matthewbwake @GregRenoff @mwardlaw @RiffologyPod @BLABBERMOUTHNET @ultimateguitar #DiamondDaveTurns72

That time I asked David Lee Roth if he regretted leaving Van Halen

I did my first interview with David Lee Roth in June of 1994, when he was promoting his Nile Rodgers-produced album Your Filthy Little Mouth.

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RushCon@RushConSep 23
Pye Dubois was a true Canadian Icon. A gifted writer, artist, lyricist, and poet, passed away last week. He was the co-lyricist on "Tom Sawyer," "Force Ten," "Between Sun and Moon," and "Test for Echo." His words touched all of us, and he will be missed! smithfuneralhome.ca/memorial…

Memorial - Paul Phillip Woods a.k.a.

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved brother, Paul Woods, a.k.a. “Pye Dubois”, at his home in London, on September 15, 2026. Pye was a true Canadian Icon. A gifted...

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Mark Munch Bishop@MunchClevelandSep 22
Hungry? How ‘bout dinner ON US 6-7p @USettlement! Thanks @CleFoodBank, @thirdfederal @KenGanley Auto & @AuroraChevy for making this happen. O come and eat without money Come to drink without price My feast of gladness will feed your spirit With faith and fullness of life
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KANSAS@KansasBandSep 21
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Kansas Announces New 2027 Tour Dates

The classic rock legends have a busy fall schedule, but are already making plans for the new year.

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Ray Wawrzyniak@RAY4583Sep 21
Next up: San Antonio!! I’m so excited to meet @rushtheband fans in the Xanadu VIP lounge prior to both shows this week @FrostBankCenter! @rushisaband @RushCon @pwrwindows @cygnusx1net @RushFanCast
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Ray Wawrzyniak@RAY4583Sep 21
What an incredible honor and privilege it was to be on the same @rockhall stage as @jasonhanleyrock, Jillian @RushCon, Ed @rushisaband,@anniezaleski, and Matt Wardlaw @mwardlaw. Thank you all so stinkin’ much.
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Vince Gill@VGcomAug 26
We are all crushed here at our house. One of the most beautiful sounds I’ve ever heard was when Dolly and I sang that last note of 'I Will Always Love You' the year we performed it on the CMA Awards. - Vince Gill
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UltimateClassicRock@UltClassicRockAug 23
ZZ Top returned to the stage on Saturday in Austin, Texas, marking their first show since the death of longtime drummer Frank Beard — see the set list and video from the performance: ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-t…

ZZ Top Throws Texas-Sized Celebration at First Show Since 'Dear Drummer' Frank Beard's Death: Set...

The show was chock-full of greasy riffs, Texas-sized grooves and singalong hooks.

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Enjoyed digging into this corner of ZZ Top history for @UltClassicRock. Thanks to @ChrisMcKit for hopping on the phone to talk ZZ earlier today. He's got a great book (linked in my piece) that fellow fans will dig. ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-t…

Watch ZZ Top's First Appearance on Late Night Television

Here's the story of why it took them so long to make their small screen debut.

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What's a cool concert you saw in a unique location? Let me tell you about the time I saw the Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies play in a person's garage in the suburbs. It was just as fun as you might imagine. mattwardlaw.substack.com/p/o…
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One of the greatest Bruce @springsteen concerts happened on August 9, 1978 at the Cleveland @AgoraCLE. I wrote this in 2018 with memories from Little Steven, Max Weinberg and more. mattwardlaw.substack.com/p/b…
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UltimateClassicRock@UltClassicRockAug 3
The Rolling Stones legend had some wise words to share with the new wave pioneers. ultimateclassicrock.com/how-…

How Mick Jagger Helped Convince Duran Duran to Stay Together

The Rolling Stones legend played a surprising role in what became the next chapter for the new wave pioneers

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UltimateClassicRock@UltClassicRockJul 29
You may not recognize the name, but Jorn Lande has a very impressive resume - and a 20-year history with Tony Iommi: ultimateclassicrock.com/who-…

Who Is Jorn Lande? Meet Tony Iommi's New Singer

Norwegian vocalist, who performed at Dio's memorial show in 2010, first wrote songs with the Black Sabbath guitarist in 2005.

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David C Lowery
@davidcloweryJul 24
Save yourself. It’s not too late. Santa Fe Rail Yard Santa Fe. Free tickets but you have to sign up. tickets.lensic360.org/ticket…
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David C Lowery
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Less than 20 tickets left for Saturday show at the Bluebird in Denver. Less than 50 tickets left for the Aug 8th 1PM show at The Tin Pan in Richmond VA. axs.com/events/1413586/crack…

Cracker Tickets - Concert Tour Dates - AXS US

Find upcoming Cracker events and tickets with AXS.

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UltimateClassicRock@UltClassicRockJul 22
Sammy Hagar is turning 79, and 50,000 people want in: ultimateclassicrock.com/samm…

50,000 Ticket Requests, 1,600 Spots: Sammy Hagar's Cabo Birthday Bash

Sammy Hagar is turning 79 in Cabo San Lucas, and more than 50,000 people tried to score one of the 1,600 tickets to his three-night birthday bash at Cabo Wabo.

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Tony Iommi
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A very Happy Birthday to my dear friend Sir Brian May. We have been best friends for many years and we always have a fabulous time when we get together. He is a real true friend and a wonderful human being. Have a terrific day Bri. X Cheers, Tony 🤘🎸
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38 YEARS AGO TODAY: July 19th, 1988 - Guns N' Roses open for Aerosmith at the Richfield Coliseum in Ohio. Setlist: It's So Easy Move to the City Out ta Get Me Rocket Queen Mr. Brownstone Welcome to the Jungle Sweet Child O' Mine (preview via The Tribune)
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