Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
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.
Guns N’ Roses Announce New DrummerGuns N’ Roses Announce New DrummerThe band's newest member will be familiar to followers of bassist Duff McKagan's side project Loaded.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketThirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!
‘Spinal Tap II’ Gets a Release Date and Amps That Now Go Past 11‘Spinal Tap II’ Gets a Release Date and Amps That Now Go Past 11Paul McCartney and Elton John will also appear in the movie.
1980’s 14 Most Important Rock Tours1980’s 14 Most Important Rock ToursRock's biggest acts entered the new decade with new lineups, new sounds and new facial hair.
Guess Who’s Burton Cummings on Rock Hall of Fame: ‘It’s Not Rock ‘n’ Roll’Guess Who’s Burton Cummings on Rock Hall of Fame: ‘It’s Not Rock ‘n’ Roll’"I don't lose any sleep about it," he declares.