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Singer Oliver Tree Killed in Helicopter Crash at 32
Singer Oliver Tree has reportedly died at age 32 after a helicopter crash in Brazil that also claimed the lives of five others.

Sammy Hagar Kicks Off 2026 Summer Tour: Video, Set List
Hagar treated his adopted hometown of St. Louis to a hit-packed 19-song set.

The Doobie Brothers and Santana Launch 2026 Summer Tour: Video and Set List
The rock legends will spend the next two months touring North America together.

Rush Add Three Tour Debuts to Fourth Reunion Show: Set List and Video
The show included the first performance of "A Farewell to Kings" since 1979.

Rare Billy Thorpe Album Returns
The legendary space rock opera has been reissued for the first time in more than 30 years. UCR shares the story of how it happened.

The 40 Best Drum Intros in Rock History
Get out your air drumsticks and get ready to play along with everyone from Twisted Sister to Paul Simon.

The Weirdest + Funniest City Names in Every State
We combed through list after list of the oddest, strangest and somewhat naughty-sounding town names in every state to create a definitive collection complete with unbelievable facts about each location.

Could You Complete Lansing’s First-Ever Frandor Challenge?
The first-ever Frandor Challenge has arrived. All you have to do is eat three meals at Frandor eateries and claim your foodie bragging rights.

Carly Simon to Release New Album This August
It's her first album of all original songs since 2008.

Cheap Trick Has Canceled or Rescheduled Seven June Concerts
These were headlining shows originally scheduled after a string of shared dates with Styx.

Rush Plays 'Moving Pictures'
They also played the 'Signals' hit "New World Man" for the first time in over 20 years.

The Abandoned Mill Route: A Romp in the Keweenaw
A little circle of highways in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula takes you by many abandoned mills, mines, towns, and various other buildings. Details and location are here...

New Documentary on "Michigan's Most Haunted Town", Pere Cheney
A new documentary on Pere Cheney has been made, revealing the facts and truths behind the legends! Details are here...

Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo Is Replacing These Longtime Souvenirs
Potter Park Zoo is retiring four pressed penny designs that have been around for over two decades. Here's what collectors need to know before they're gone.

After 50 Years, Beloved Mason Big Boy Announces Closure
After serving Mason for more than 50 years, Big Boy has announced it will permanently close later this month.

This Town Is Officially the Most Expensive Place to Buy a Home in Michigan
Birmingham now holds the title of Michigan's most expensive housing market according to the Wall Street Journal.

Exclusive: Kansas’ Phil Ehart on His New Book: ‘I Never Had the Time To Sit Down and Look at My Life’
The book includes fascinating stories about the Kansas star's early encounters with Jim Morrison, Jerry Garcia and Janis Joplin.

The Moment When Jeff Beck’s Dreams Appeared to Be Over: Book Excerpt
Here's a sneak peek at Steve Rosen's latest, 'The Original Punk – Jeff Beck Stories: From Yardbird to the Guitar Shop.'
