Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Elton John and Rolling Stones Among 2022’s Top-Earning Tours
Tours by Def Leppard and Motley Crue, Eagles and Paul McCartney all grossed over $100 million.
35 Years Ago: Fractured Foreigner Reassembles for ‘Say You Will’
Lou Gramm said singing for the band had become just another job.
Bret Michaels, Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship Plot 2023 Tour
Parti-Gras tour will hit at least a dozen amphitheaters next summer.
2022 Classic Rock Holiday Gift Guide
21 unique and interesting gifts from rock's biggest acts.
Peter Gabriel Reveals New ‘i/o’ Album and 2023 Tour Plans
His last LP of new, original material was released in 2002.
Why Paul Stanley Was ‘Dead Set’ Against Kiss’ ‘Carnival of Souls’
Grunge-heavy LP found the band again chasing popular trends.
The Only Time Brian Johnson Met Bon Scott
"I wish that I could have got to know him better," he says of AC/DC predecessor.
Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Los Angeles: Guest Stars, Set List
Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Heart stars were on hand for second emotional show.
The Osbournes Announce Return to Reality TV With ‘Home to Roost’
New show will follow their move back to Black Sabbath legend's native England.
Kiss Announces Expanded Five-CD ‘Creatures of the Night’ Box Set
Seventy-five previously unreleased live tracks, demos and outtakes highlight 40th-anniversary reissue.
Rick Allen Reflects on His Big Comeback: Rock Tweets of the Week
Plus: Aerial 'Abbey Road' photography, an Alex Van Halen sighting and ventriloquist REO Speedwagon.
The 10 Weirdest Van Halen Songs
Band's built-in contradictions led to some pretty wild tracks.