Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Vote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketVote for the Best Album of the ’80s: UCR’s March Madness BracketThirty-two classic albums got a spot in our bracket. Only one gets to dress like Freddie Mercury!
Def Leppard Recruits Bret Michaels and Extreme for Summer ShowsDef Leppard Recruits Bret Michaels and Extreme for Summer ShowsThe band now has 24 shows scheduled for the summer of 2025.
Scorpions Kick Off 2024 Las Vegas Residency: Set List, VideosScorpions Kick Off 2024 Las Vegas Residency: Set List, VideosThe band is celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Love at First Sting.'
Why ‘Van Halen III’ Featured Eddie on Drums Instead of AlexWhy ‘Van Halen III’ Featured Eddie on Drums Instead of AlexFamous TV theme composer Mike Post was determined to help Eddie Van Halen maintain his sobriety.
How to Sync Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ With the Solar EclipseHow to Sync Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ With the Solar EclipseSet yourself up for an out-of-this-world audiovisual experience.
Ace Frehley’s UFO Encounters: ‘The Evidence is Overwhelming’Ace Frehley’s UFO Encounters: ‘The Evidence is Overwhelming’He says the Government can no longer ignore the volume of sightings and reported abductions.
Kiss Sells Catalog, Name, Logo and Makeup Rights for $300 MillionKiss Sells Catalog, Name, Logo and Makeup Rights for $300 MillionThe group has sold the rights to the company behind ABBA's popular avatar show.
Ace Frehley Addresses ‘10,000 Volts’ Guitar Solo RumorsAce Frehley Addresses ‘10,000 Volts’ Guitar Solo Rumors"As far as I'm concerned, it really doesn't matter who plays what," he tells UCR.
Hear Bon Jovi’s Joyous New Single ‘Legendary’Hear Bon Jovi’s Joyous New Single ‘Legendary’The song includes a lyrical nod to Van Morrison.
Bon Jovi Announces New ‘Forever’ Album: Cover Art, Track ListingBon Jovi Announces New ‘Forever’ Album: Cover Art, Track ListingJon Bon Jovi explains that he had to get past "dark misery" to record the band's 16th album.
Eric Carmen, Raspberries and Solo Star, Dead at 74Eric Carmen, Raspberries and Solo Star, Dead at 74Carmen is best remembered for the songs "Hungry Eyes," "All By Myself" and "Go All the Way."