Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Bruce Kulick Defends the Kiss Album That ‘Got So Screwed’
Guitarist reveals how he worked to bridge the creative differences between Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
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.
Cher Accepts Her Long-Overdue Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
"It was easier getting divorced from two men than it was to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame," she joked.
2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Red Carpet Photo Gallery
Rock's biggest stars turn up for the big event - and they all got to hug Flavor Flav.
Alex Van Halen Says Sammy Hagar Isn’t ‘Doing the Band Justice’
Drummer explains why he had no interest in joining Hagar and Michael Anthony's Van Halen tribute tour.
Why Foreigner’s Mick Jones and Dennis Elliott Won’t Be at Rock Hall
The band's founding drummer and guitarist are reportedly skipping the event for different reasons.
Record Store Day Needs to Evolve or Go Away
The artificial scarcity of releases isn't good for customers or shops.
18 Musicians Who Secretly Performed on Kiss Albums
For many Kiss albums, the official liner notes didn't tell the full story.
A Mystical Encounter With Three Traveling Wilburys: Book Excerpt
In UCR's exclusive book excerpt, we meet three rock legends unexpectedly.