Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Dr. Fink Reveals Just How Quickly He and Prince Wrote ‘Dirty Mind': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
With the robotic, pulsating opening beats of "Dirty Mind," the title track to his third album, Prince instantly announced that his music had undergone a dramatic transformation.
How Prince’s ‘Turn Me Loose’ Literally Became a One-Night Stand: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
On April 25, 2008, Prince shared a gem of a song named "Turn Me Loose" with a national TV audience - and then never performed it again.
Elton John Hospitalized for ‘Harmful and Unusual Bacterial Infection,’ Eight Shows Canceled
Elton John was hospitalized for two nights after contracting a rare infection during a recent South American tour.
Record Store Day 2017: Full Release List Announced
The full list of albums and singles being released for the 2017 edition of Record Store Day has been announced
Sting Delivers Stark Performance of ‘My Empty Chair’ at 2017 Oscars Ceremony
Sting performed his Academy Award-nominated song "My Empty Chair" during tonight's Oscar ceremony.
Vince Neil ‘Terminated’ From ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
A week after winning over $750,000 for charity on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' Vince Neil fell on his own sword and was "terminated" on the first of tonight's two challenges.
Vince Neil Raises Over $750,000 for MSA Charity With ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Victory
Vince Neil's 'Celebrity Apprentice' victory raised over three quarters of a million dollars for a charity dedicated to fighting a disease that recently claimed the life of one of his friends.
Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla Announce 2017 Tour
Def Leppard, Poison and Tesla will team up for a nearly three-month long tour this spring. This marks the first tour to feature all four original Poison members in over five years.
George Michael Dies; Elton John, Queen Mourn His Loss
Queen and Elton John are among the rock legends mourning the death of pop superstar George Michael.
Jon Bon Jovi Says ‘Two F—ers’ Are Keeping His Band Out of the Rock Hall of Fame
Jon Bon Jovi says some members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's nominating committee have made it their "personal mission" to keep his group from being inducted.