Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
How Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’ Triumphed After Years in Purgatory
Eddie Van Halen came up with the song nine years before it was finally released as a single.
‘WKRP in Cincinnati”s ‘Dr. Johnny Fever’ Howard Hesseman Dead
Hesseman used his breakout role on the popular sitcom to champion soul music.
Bruce Springsteen Reportedly Sells Music Catalog for $500 Million
E Street Band leader is reportedly half a billion dollars richer.
Every James Bond Actor’s Best and Worst 007 Movie
Every era's 007 has weathered their own unique peaks and valleys.
Kiss Release ‘Beth (Acoustic Mix)’ From New ‘Destroyer’ Box Set
Orchestra is replaced by acoustic guitars on remixed 1976 hit.
Watch the Rolling Stones’ Onstage Tribute to Charlie Watts
"We all miss Charlie so much," Mick Jagger said before leading the crowd in a toast.
Rod Stewart Releases First Single From New ‘Tears of Hercules’ LP
"One More Time" is one of nine original songs on upcoming LP.
Everly Brothers’ Don Everly Dead at 84
Everly was one-half of a duo that influenced the Beatles, Byrds and Simon & Garfunkel.
Hear the First Song From the Doobie Brothers’ New Album ‘Liberte’
"Don't Ya Mess With Me" arrives ahead of band's 50th-anniversary tour this summer.
Dusty Hill Insisted ZZ Top Not Break Up Following His Death
"Give Elwood the bottom and take it to the Top," bassist told Billy Gibbons.
Rolling Stones Announce 2021 U.S. ‘No Filter’ Tour Dates
Run of shows includes band's first New Orleans Jazz Fest performance.
Cinderella Guitarist Jeff LaBar Dead at 58
The guitarist played on all four of Cinderella's studio albums.