Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Donald Trump Wins 2024 Election: Rockers React With Joy and Anger
The former president's reelection has caused a wide range of reactions.
Opinion: Dead Rock Stars Shouldn’t Tweet
How can somebody who died in 1970 pay tribute to somebody who died in 2024?
Rolling Stones Announce Rarities-Packed 1999 Live Album and Video
The rare hometown club show found the band digging deep into their catalog.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony: Photo Gallery
In between all the talking, there was some rocking.
Record Store Day Needs to Evolve or Go Away
The artificial scarcity of releases isn't good for customers or shops.
Hear Alex Van Halen Eulogize Eddie Van Halen in ‘Brothers’ Clip
"Outliving my little brother? This just wasn't the plan," Van Halen declares.
‘Saturday Night': Movie Review
The film offers a condensed and dramatized account of the 90 minutes before the first 'SNL' hit the air.
Top 25 ‘Saturday Night Live’ Cast Members of All Time
For 50 years, the late-night sketch show has been a launching pad for some of entertainment's most famous stars.
Jane’s Addiction Apologizes for Onstage Scuffle and Cancels Show
Singer Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro to bring an early end to the band's most recent show.
Iron Maiden and Styx Among Leaders in Current Rock Hall Fan Vote
Blink-182, "Weird Al" Yankovic and Motley Crue round out the Top 5.
Watch Metallica Cover Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ in Concert
Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo briefly transformed Gillette Stadium into Fenway Park.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Joe Satriani and Michael Anthony helped Hagar revisit his time in Van Halen.