Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
How Ronnie Montrose Stepped Into the Spotlight on ‘Montrose’
The album overcame a slow sales start to become one of the more influential and beloved in hard-rock history.
2023 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide: Bongs, Boots, Bags and More
This holiday season, help your loved ones dress like ZZ Top and drink like Van Halen.
The Album After Grunge Hit: How 16 Rock Stars Changed Their Sound
Hard-rock hitmakers reacted to the musical revolution in different ways.
Gene Simmons ‘Sad and Angry’ About Frehley and Criss’ Absence
"The only reason they’re not here with us is themselves," says the Kiss bassist.
Queen Wrap Up 2023 Tour With Explosive L.A. Shows: Photo Gallery
The band played to over 300,000 fans on the final leg of their Rhapsody tour.
20 Best ’70s TV Theme Songs
The decade's best TV theme songs not only sounded great, they helped establish the mood and goals of their shows.
The 10 Weirdest Van Halen Songs
Band's built-in contradictions led to some pretty wild tracks.
36 Years Ago: Kiss Hits a Dead End on the ‘Crazy Nights’ Tour
Paul Stanley's frustration boiled over as the band's '80s comeback fizzled.
Who Wrote ‘Live and Let Die?’ These Kids Didn’t Know
Paul McCartney's children were forced to set the record straight.
When Kiss Stripped Off Some Polish for ‘Rock and Roll Over’
They managed a tricky balancing act between their own desires for creative growth and the demands of fans.
10 Things That Went Wrong With Kiss’ ‘Music From ‘The Elder”
"We wanted a critical success," Paul Stanley confessed, "and we lost our minds."
Guns N’ Roses Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide (We Think)
Few bands have impacted rock 'n' roll the way they have, and even fewer have weathered as many changes.