Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
CSNY Drummer Dallas Taylor Dies at 66
Dallas Taylor, who played drums for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Manassas and Stephen Stills, has died at the age of 66 of unknown causes.
Lung Cancer, Pacemaker: More Malcolm Young Health Woes Detailed
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young battled lung cancer and had a pacemaker installed as a result of a heart condition.
The Day Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in Car Crash
One of the scariest stories in recent rock history ultimately became one of the most inspiring, too.
50 Years Ago: AC/DC and Journey Both Play Their First Concerts
Seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973.
Here’s Your First Taste of Kiss’ Team-Up With Japanese Pop Group Momoiro Clover Z
The first sample of the collaborative single featuring Kiss and Japanese pop group Momoiro Clover Z has been unveiled.
32 Years Ago: Vinnie Vincent Plays His First Kiss Concert
On Dec. 29, 1982, Kiss played their first concert with guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who took over for founding member Ace Frehley during the recording of their 'Creatures of the Night' album.
Dave Grohl Teams Up With Slipknot, Corrosion of Conformity Stars in New Supergroup
Teenage Time Killers, featuring the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity and others, will put out their first album in 2015.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett + Lou Reed Elected Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2015
Engineer and Producer John Hampton Dies
Acclaimed engineer and producer John Hampton died December 12 after a battle with cancer.
Best Songs of 2014
The best songs of 2014 find rock's biggest names successfully treading the difficult line between revisiting past glories and keeping things fresh.
15 Awesome Lego Album Covers
As these awesome Lego album covers show quite clearly, rock's greatest works of visual art still look great when they're made out of interlocking plastic blocks.
We recently stumbled on the Lego Albums Tumblr, where Harry Heaton has recreated dozens of album covers from across the musical spectrum using dozens of little Lego pieces...
The Night Malcolm Young Played His Last AC/DC Concert
Appearance at Bilbao, Spain has become steeped in historical significance.