Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
40 Years Ago: A Secretly Doomed Van Halen Launches the 1984 Tour40 Years Ago: A Secretly Doomed Van Halen Launches the 1984 TourPersonality conflicts and substance abuse brought an unexpected end to the band's original lineup.
35 Albums That Turn 35 in 202435 Albums That Turn 35 in 2024Many of rock's biggest stars ended the decade with strong statements.
2024 Movie Sequels Preview: 32 Franchises Returning This Year2024 Movie Sequels Preview: 32 Franchises Returning This YearSequels, prequels, reboots and spinoffs will dominate the big screen in 2024.
2024 Classic Rock Forecast: Will These 24 Questions Be Answered?2024 Classic Rock Forecast: Will These 24 Questions Be Answered?2024 could be a very eventful year in rock music.
25 Rock Stars Who Have Criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame25 Rock Stars Who Have Criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHOF execs have been labeled "faceless tuxedo-wearing morons" and "spineless weasels."
15 Rock Stars Who Put Out New Albums in Both 1973 and 202315 Rock Stars Who Put Out New Albums in Both 1973 and 2023They said rock 'n' roll wouldn't last. These artists have proved them wrong.
The 10 Nastiest Rock and Roll Feuds of 2023The 10 Nastiest Rock and Roll Feuds of 2023Rock stars picked fights with other bands, their own bandmates, Ticketmaster and Bud Light in 2023.
See Over 200 Badass Retro Rock Back PatchesSee Over 200 Badass Retro Rock Back PatchesThe right back patch could make or break your concert-going outfit.
20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other Musicians20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other MusiciansRolling Stones co-founder has no problem calling famous peers "boring," "rubbish" or "crap."
Cher Says Rock Hall of Fame Can ‘Go You-Know-What Themselves’Cher Says Rock Hall of Fame Can ‘Go You-Know-What Themselves’"I wouldn't be in it now if they gave me a million dollars," declared the legendary singer.
Do Ya Think Rod Stewart’s $80 Million Mansion is Sexy?Do Ya Think Rod Stewart’s $80 Million Mansion is Sexy?Stewart has lived in the home for over 30 years.
Ace Frehley Mocks Kiss’ Avatars: ‘It’s Not Rock ‘n’ Roll’Ace Frehley Mocks Kiss’ Avatars: ‘It’s Not Rock ‘n’ Roll’"It kind of looked like it was geared towards children," says the band's founding guitarist.
The Night ‘Julia Child’ Bled to Death on ‘Saturday Night Live’The Night ‘Julia Child’ Bled to Death on ‘Saturday Night Live’The celebrity chef just happened to catch the famous sketch live on TV.
One Year Ago: 5 Weird Things About Kiss’ Final ConcertOne Year Ago: 5 Weird Things About Kiss’ Final ConcertThis farewell appearance began with a talk show ... and ended with them vowing to live on forever?
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s Former Home on Sale for $12MLynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington’s Former Home on Sale for $12MThe band's founding guitarist lived in the house for 30 years before his March 2023 death.
Ace Frehley Reveals ‘10,000 Volts’ Title Song, Art and Track ListAce Frehley Reveals ‘10,000 Volts’ Title Song, Art and Track ListFormer Kiss guitarist announces his first album of new material in over five years.