Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
45 Years Ago: Kiss Graduate Boot Camp With ‘Shout It Out Loud’
Producer Bob Erzin used blackboards and a coach's whistle to get the band into studio shape.
Angus Young Shoots Down Bon Scott ‘Back in Black’ Rumors
AC/DC guitarist says singer missed contributing more to the album by a matter of days.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Play Acoustic ‘Distance’ on TV
Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.
How Sammy Hagar Outmuscled Sly Stallone in ‘Winner Takes It All’
Bandmate Eddie Van Halen played bass on 'Over the Top' song.
Kiss’ Gene Simmons Reportedly Sells L.A. Hideaway for $2 Million
His other California home is still on the market for $22 million.
Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels Assist Catfished Woman on ‘Dr. Phil’
The Motley Crue and Poison stars speak out against online celebrity imposters.
The 40 Most Important Dates in Motley Crue History
Band's first four decades have been one hell of a wild ride.
Van Halen Didn’t Approve Michael Anthony’s Removal From Album Art
Wolfgang Van Halen says Van Halen had nothing to do with Michael Anthony being temporarily removed from two album covers back in 2007.
Journey to Perform at Lollapalooza 2021, Says Neal Schon
Annual Chicago festival would be first confirmed date for the newly reconfigured band.
25 Years Ago: Bruce Kulick Plays His Last Kiss Show
The band's three-song acoustic set included a cover of "White Christmas"
‘Goodbye, 2020!’ Songs: Let’s Push This Year Over a Cliff Already
Let's bid a not-at-all fond farewell to a terrible, terrible year.
Sammy Hagar Wants to Buy David Lee Roth’s ‘Red Rocker’ Cartoon
"Is it for sale? How much? And where can I see it in person?"