Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up!: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It was a once in a lifetime experience. Or rather, it would have been if you were paying attention.
Dolores O’Riordan Dies: R.E.M., the Kinks + More React
The rock world reacted with shock and grief to the death of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan.
Jack White Releases New ‘Connected By Love’ Single
Jack White has released the first song from his highly anticipated third studio album.
Prince Almost Makes Another Movie Soundtrack: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince released five movie soundtracks in his life – 'Purple Rain,' 'Parade,' 'Batman,' 'Graffiti Bridge,' and 'Girl 6.' There was almost a sixth.
Prince Lets the Good Times Roll One Last Time: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
A purple star is now painted at the spot where Prince performed live with other musicians for the final time.
P.M. Dawn Blends ‘1999’ With Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
With 'Fantasia's Confidential Ghetto,' P.M. Dawn's Prince Be covered Prince, Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson in an attempt to figure out his place in the universe.
‘Still Waiting’ Finds Prince Nursing His First Broken Heart: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Kim Upsher was in 'Purple Rain' for just a few moments. But her effect on Prince lasted a lifetime.
Video Shows QOTSA’s Josh Homme Kicking Camera Into Photographer’s Face
Video from Queens of the Stone Age's performance at the KROQ Acoustic Christmas concert shows frontman Josh Homme kicking a photographer's camera into her face.
Prince Challenges the Value of ‘$': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
For a guy who spent many decades both earning and spending one heck of a lot of money, Prince sure liked to insist that it didn't mean a lot.
‘The Sun, The Moon and Stars’ Proves Prince Shines Brightest Alone: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Much of 1999's 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' was dominated by all-star collaborations, but Prince shined brightest all by himself.