Matthew Wilkening

Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.

Def Leppard, Motley Crue and Heart stars were on hand for second emotional show.

Plus: Aerial 'Abbey Road' photography, an Alex Van Halen sighting and ventriloquist REO Speedwagon.

Band's built-in contradictions led to some pretty wild tracks.

Phil Anselmo and Rex Brown are reportedly planning to tour as Pantera.

Bands powered through injuries and storms on trek's first night.

Such, who departed in 1994, is credited on the band's first five albums.

The country and rock stars teamed up for "Sweet Child O' Mine" and "Paradise City."

Marching-band version of band's 1981 hit takes over a dinner date.

Bands launched one of the year's most anticipated road shows last night.

Hesseman used his breakout role on the popular sitcom to champion soul music.

Eight-hour miniseries over-delivers at nearly every opportunity.

E Street Band leader is reportedly half a billion dollars richer.