Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
VOTE: What’s AC/DC’s Best Concert-Opening Song?VOTE: What’s AC/DC’s Best Concert-Opening Song?Angus Young and his bandmates have enough great show-opening songs for at least 10 bands. But which is the best?
How to Hear and Watch Every US AC/DC Tour: 1977-2023How to Hear and Watch Every US AC/DC Tour: 1977-2023Over four decades of heavy-duty touring have made the Australian legends one of America's favorite bands.
50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Tour50 Years Later: How to Hear and Watch Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ TourThe band didn't film or record any of the shows, but the work of some enterprising fans allows us to revisit this tour.
Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Dead at 69Gang of Four Bassist Dave Allen Dead at 69After appearing on the post-punk pioneers' first two albums, he left to form Shriekback.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Time for the Final Battle!It's Van Halen's '1984' vs. AC/DC's 'Back in Black' for all the marbles.
Guns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableGuns N’ Roses vs. Van Halen: Best ’80s Album Vote RoundtableWith '1984' and 'Appetite for Destruction' just 61 votes apart with 12 hours left, the UCR staff weighs in on this close battle.
Kid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryKid Rock Joins President Trump to Target Ticket Reselling Scams: Photo GalleryThe star-spangled suit-wearing rock star spoke out against unfair ticket reselling practices.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the Final Four Remain!Only Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Van Halen and U2 remain in contention.
Cheap Trick, Night Ranger and Winger Announce ‘Farewell Japan’ ToursCheap Trick, Night Ranger and Winger Announce ‘Farewell Japan’ ToursThe country's fans played an important role in each band's worldwide success.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the ‘Elite 8′ Remain!Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: Only the ‘Elite 8′ Remain!AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, U2, the Police, Guns N' Roses, Journey, Def Leppard and Van Halen are still standing.
Kiss Reveals Details of First Live Performance Since Final TourKiss Reveals Details of First Live Performance Since Final TourTickets range from $999 to $4,909 per person for the three-day event.
Gene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieGene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieThe Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.