Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The History of Aerosmith vs. Philadelphia, Round Two
A year after an Aerosmith concert in Philadelphia was cut short when a cherry bomb thrown onstage injured both Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, the group gave the City of Brotherly Love another chance.
Lemmy Labels Paris Gunmen ‘A—holes’ and ‘Cowards’
Motorhead leader Lemmy Kilmister has spoken out against the people responsible for last week's attacks on the city of Paris, which killed 130 people including 89 fans attending an Eagles of Death Metal concert.
"It's so dumb," he tells ZDF...
The Story of the Banning of Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Electric Ladyland’ Album Cover
In November 1968, a handful of British record stores banned the Jimi Hendrix Experience's new album from their shelves due to its cover art.
Brad Whitford Says Aerosmith Feel a ‘Little Bit Abandoned’ by Steven Tyler
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford says the group feels "a little bit abandoned" by Steven Tyler's decision to nix the band's planned 2016 North American tour.
How Playing ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ Changed Paul Stanley
Best known as the frontman for Kiss, he spent a big chunk of 1999 wearing a very different costume.
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago Among Rock Hall of Fame Nominees
Cheap Trick, Deep Purple, the Cars, Yes, Steve Miller and Chicago are among the acts newly nominated for possible induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
32 Years Ago: Kiss Complete a Hail Mary With ‘Lick It Up’
Kiss take off their makeup and throw a Hail Mary on Sept. 18, 1983 with 'Lick It Up.'
High Altitude Forces Motorhead’s Lemmy to Cut Show Short
Motorhead were forced to leave the stage on Aug. 27, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah after performing just four songs due to singer Lemmy Kilmister's difficulties breathing at high altitude.