Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Here’s When the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees Will Be RevealedHere’s When the 2025 Rock Hall of Fame Inductees Will Be RevealedPlus, a look at where each nominee stood on the last night of fan voting.
Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Collapsing at SoundcheckCarlos Santana Hospitalized After Collapsing at SoundcheckThe guitar legend was scheduled to perform tonight (April 22) in San Antonio.
Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen Helped Write My New Song in a DreamSammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen Helped Write My New Song in a Dream'Encore, Thank You, Goodnight' features a guitar lick Hagar says Eddie Van Halen showed him in a dream.
Ozzy Osbourne vs. Black Sabbath With Dio: 1980 Set List ComparisonOzzy Osbourne vs. Black Sabbath With Dio: 1980 Set List ComparisonOn their first tours apart, Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne took different approaches to their shared back catalog.
Zak Starkey Denies Blood Clot Affected His Drumming With the WhoZak Starkey Denies Blood Clot Affected His Drumming With the WhoRingo Starr's son said he was "surprised and saddened" to be fired after nearly three decades with the band.
Hear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live AlbumHear Three Songs From Pretenders’ New ‘Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’ Live Album'Kick 'Em Where It Hurts' limited edition vinyl is available only through the band's website.
50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Tour50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ TourThe band didn't film or record any of the shows, but the work of some enterprising fans allows us to revisit this tour.
April 7, 1990: Two Famous Drummers Have Very Different Bad NightsApril 7, 1990: Two Famous Drummers Have Very Different Bad NightsOne lost his job, and the other is lucky he didn't lose his life.
Kid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryKid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryThe star-spangled suit-wearing rock star spoke out against unfair ticket reselling practices.
Gene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieGene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieThe Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.