Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Killers Perform Tom Petty’s ‘American Girl’ at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Killers kicked off the 2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony by paying tribute to Tom Petty with a live performance of "American Girl."
Prince Double-Dips on ‘Soulpsychodelicide': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince never released either version of the fabled vault track "Soulpsychodelicide," despite name-checking it in another song.
The Strange, Three-Sided History of ‘Shockadelica': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Three years after he stole Jesse Johnson's thunder with 'Shockadelica,' Prince found himself out-shocked by Ween.
Behind the Lyrics: ‘Fingerbangin’,’ the Dean Ween Group
If you thought a song lyric featuring only two words couldn't have much of a backstory, the Dean Ween Group is here to prove you wrong.
All We Got Was a Fleeting Glimpse of ‘The Dawn': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After a decade of tantalizing hints and teases, in 1997 Prince finally shared "Welcome 2 the Dawn," the first song from his long-rumored magnum opus 'The Dawn.'
Prince Magazine Ads Through the Years: 1978-2016
We've collected dozens of magazine ads promoting Prince albums, singles and home videos from throughout his career.
Prince Helps Vanilla Ice Say ‘I Love You’ – 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Vanilla Ice says working with Prince on a song he considers his worst ever ultimately turned a negative memory into a positive one.
How ‘Rockhard in a Funky Place’ Finally Found a Home: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It took three tries for 'Rockhard in a Funky Place' to find an album it could call home.
How Prince Took ‘Take Me With U’ Back: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
What was supposed to be the lead track on Apollonia 6's debut album instead turned out to be 'Purple Rain''s final puzzle piece.
Once in a Lifetime Pearl Jam Memorabilia Event and Incredible Giveaway!
On March 28, Collectionzz is offering a truly unique upcoming sale for rock n roll collectors and fans.
Their Art of ‘Do The Evolution’ Event will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase the original, hand drawn and painted animation cells and storyboards from Pearl Jam’s classic, Grammy nominated music video ‘Do The Evolution’, directed by Spawn comics creator Todd McFarlane...