Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
All 10 Van Halen Cover Songs Ranked
Cuts by other artists were important to band's formation - and its first big breakup.
Mick Fleetwood Plans to Make Music With Lindsey Buckingham Again
Drummer is quick to note the pair could collaborate outside of Fleetwood Mac.
Angus Young Shoots Down Bon Scott ‘Back in Black’ Rumors
AC/DC guitarist says singer missed contributing more to the album by a matter of days.
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Play Acoustic ‘Distance’ on TV
Band's second live appearance put a twist on first single.
How Sammy Hagar Outmuscled Sly Stallone in ‘Winner Takes It All’
Bandmate Eddie Van Halen played bass on 'Over the Top' song.
Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Go-Go’s Lead 2021 Rock Hall Nominees
Devo, Todd Rundgren and the New York Dolls are also among the 16 artists up for consideration this year.
Nikki Sixx and Bret Michaels Assist Catfished Woman on ‘Dr. Phil’
The Motley Crue and Poison stars speak out against online celebrity imposters.
A New James Bond Plays 007 by the Book in ‘The Living Daylights’
Nearly 20 years after turning down the role, Timothy Dalton helped bring the spy back to his roots.
Van Halen Didn’t Approve Michael Anthony’s Removal From Album Art
Wolfgang Van Halen says Van Halen had nothing to do with Michael Anthony being temporarily removed from two album covers back in 2007.
Gerry Marsden of Gerry and the Pacemakers Dies at 78
Gerry and the Pacemakers frontman dies after battling a heart infection.
Journey to Headline Lollapalooza 2021, Says Neal Schon
Annual Chicago festival would be first confirmed date for the newly reconfigured band.
Sammy Hagar Wants to Buy David Lee Roth’s ‘Red Rocker’ Cartoon
"Is it for sale? How much? And where can I see it in person?"