Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Rock’s Most Exciting 2024 Comebacks and Reunions
Some of rock's biggest names thrilled fans with reunions and long-anticipated returns.
Eddie Van Halen Almost Hung Up on Quincy Jones’ ‘Beat It’ Call
"What do you want you f---ing so-and-so!" was the guitarist's first confused response to the producing legend.
Arnel Pineda Offers to Leave Journey if Enough Fans Say ‘Go’
Singer offers the fans who have "hated me and never liked me from the very beginning" a chance to get him out of the group.
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Paul Stanley, Dee Snider, Ted Nugent and others have reacted with shock, sadness and anger.
John Fogerty Selling ‘Awe-Inspiring’ Home for $21.5 Million
The Creedence Clearwater Revival legend purchased the house from Sylvester Stallone.
Aerosmith Announces Rescheduled Peace Out Farewell Tour Dates
Dates resume a year after Steven Tyler's vocal issues forced the band off the road.
Sheila E. Felt ‘Used’ During ‘We Are the World’ Recording Session
Singer says she was used in an attempt to lure Prince to the recording session.
Billy Joel’s 100th MSG Residency Show Will Air on CBS
When the residency is over, Joel will have played 150 shows at the famous NYC venue.
50 Years Ago: Kiss Tries the Back Door With Debut Single
"Nothin' to Lose" failed to chart, but the band knew they'd hit on a winning formula.
Rock’s 2024 Super Bowl Commercials: Watch Them Before Sunday
The Band, Guns N' Roses, Free and Steppenwolf will all be heard at the big game.
Melvins Recruit Ministry’s Drummer for New ‘Tarantula Heart’ LP
The new album features a 20-minute epic named "Pain Equals Funny."
Why Eric Carr Hated Kiss’ ‘All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose’
The drummer's first reaction: "Oh, my God, what are you doing to my song?"
The Beatles and David Bowie Among Early Grammy Winners
Jason Isbell also took home a pair of awards during the Grammy Premiere Ceremony.
Bruce Springsteen and Sammy Hagar Honor Jon Bon Jovi: Videos and Photos
Mammoth WVH and Jelly Roll also performed Bon Jovi songs at the star-studded event.
Watch Ace Frehley Space Travel in New ‘Walkin’ on the Moon’ Video
The former Kiss star delivers an outer space-themed love song.
1984’s 40 Most Awesome Music Videos
Music's biggest stars began to fulfill the true potential of MTV with amazingly creative videos.