Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
1984’s 40 Most Awesome Music Videos
Music's biggest stars began to fulfill the true potential of MTV with amazingly creative videos.
40 Years Ago: A Secretly Doomed Van Halen Launches the 1984 Tour
Personality conflicts and substance abuse brought an unexpected end to the band's original lineup.
35 Albums That Turn 35 in 2024
Many of rock's biggest stars ended the decade with strong statements.
2024 Movie Sequels Preview: 32 Franchises Returning This Year
Sequels, prequels, reboots and spinoffs will dominate the big screen in 2024.
2024 Classic Rock Forecast: Will These 24 Questions Be Answered?
2024 could be a very eventful year in rock music.
25 Rock Stars Who Have Criticized the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
HOF execs have been labeled "faceless tuxedo-wearing morons" and "spineless weasels."
15 Rock Stars Who Put Out New Albums in Both 1973 and 2023
They said rock 'n' roll wouldn't last. These artists have proved them wrong.
See Over 200 Badass Retro Rock Back Patches
The right back patch could make or break your concert-going outfit.
20 Times Keith Richards Insulted Other Musicians
Rolling Stones co-founder has no problem calling famous peers "boring," "rubbish" or "crap."
20 Rock Songs With Secret Guests
There may be a lot of unknown singers or guitarists lurking in your record collection.