Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Paul Stanley Says Beck Should Have Kicked Kanye West ‘Right in the Nuts’
Kanye West is lucky he interrupted Beck instead of Kiss star Paul Stanley at the Grammys.
The Day Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in Car Crash
One of the scariest stories in recent rock history ultimately became one of the most inspiring, too.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett + Lou Reed Elected Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2015
Janis Joplin Film News: Acclaimed Director Signs on for Amy Adams-led Biopic
Jean Marc-Vallee, director of 'Dallas Buyers Club,' has signed on to direct the Janis Joplin biopic starring Amy Adams.
10 Surprising Things We Learned During AC/DC’s ‘Ask Us Anything’ Session
AC/DC's Cliff Williams and Angus Young took part in a freewheeling Reddit AMA session this weekend, and we've compiled a list of the 10 best -- and sometimes oddest -- things we learned from their answers.
New Music Releases – August 2014
A list of the classic rock albums and videos coming out in August of 2014.
Kiss, Def Leppard Kick Off Summer Tour With Some Set List Surprises
Kiss and Def Leppard kicked off their 40-date summer tour last night in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both groups, particularly Kiss, had some setlist surprises in store for the crowd.
Sammy Hagar Vs. The Ramones – Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame, Round One
Sammy Hagar battles the Ramones for a spot in the Ultimate Classic Rock Hall of Fame.
Paul McCartney Expected to ‘Make a Complete Recovery’ Following Hospitalization
The former Beatle is expected to make a complete recovery after contracting a virus and being hospitalized in Tokyo.
New Music Releases – June 2014
A list of the classic rock records, CDs and videos being released in June of 2014.