Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Aerosmith Announces Rescheduled Peace Out Farewell Tour Dates
Dates resume a year after Steven Tyler's vocal issues forced the band off the road.
Firehouse Singer CJ Snare Dead at 64
Snare co-wrote all three of the band's Top 20 hits.
Hear Bon Jovi’s Joyous New Single ‘Legendary’
The song includes a lyrical nod to Van Morrison.
Bon Jovi Announces New ‘Forever’ Album: Cover Art, Track Listing
Jon Bon Jovi explains that he had to get past "dark misery" to record the band's 16th album.
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.
The Legendary Led Zeppelin Show That Probably Never Happened
A hardcore group of "attendees" have stuck to this story for decades now.
10 Biggest Album Flops
Oh, how the mighty fell.
The Night Van Halen’s Concert Got Rocked by a Snowstorm
It's probably not what they expected during their 1995 summer tour.
25 Rock Stars Who Have Criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
HOF execs have been labeled "faceless tuxedo-wearing morons" and "spineless weasels."
50 Years Ago: AC/DC and Journey Both Play Their First Concerts
Seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973.
Top 10 Hangover Songs
Did you have too much fun last night?
Nastiest Rock Feuds
Some of them have been resolved, but others remain raw.
See Over 200 Badass Retro Rock Back Patches
The right back patch could make or break your concert-going outfit.
20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other Musicians
Rolling Stones co-founder has no problem calling famous peers "boring," "rubbish" or "crap."
Elton John Inducts Bernie Taupin into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Taupin praised his friend as "the other best wife a man could ever hope for."
Who Is the Most Famous Musician Born the Same Year as You?
Neither Bruce Springsteen nor Billy Joel was deemed the most famous musician born in 1949.