Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Leon Russell Dies at Age 74
Musician and songwriter Leon Russell died in his sleep at the age of 74, according to a post on his official Facebook page.
UPDATED: Meat Loaf Collapses Onstage, Reportedly in ‘Stable’ Condition
Meat Loaf collapsed onstage during a performance at the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Canada last night.
50 Murdered in Orlando Nightclub: Rockers React
Paul Stanley, Peter Frampton, Nikki Sixx and other rockers react to the murder of 50 people in an Orlando nightclub shooting.
Yoko Ono Hospitalized After Bout with Flu, Not Stroke
Yoko Ono was hospitalized in New York City with the flu; initial reports said she'd possibly suffered a stroke.
Blondie Denies Retirement Story
Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry is considering retiring after one last world tour with the group, according to drummer Clem Burke. As he explains, the move would put an end to the groundbreaking band: "Obviously there’s no Blondie without Debbie Harry."
Steven Tyler Crashes a Wedding
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler accidentally crashed a wedding over the 4th of July weekend in Washington, D.C. Or at least, that's his cover story.
The Rolling Stones and Taylor Swift Perform Together in Chicago
Taylor Swift joined the Rolling Stones onstage at Chicago's United Center last night (June 3) to perform 'As Tears Go By' -- and of course, dance a bit with Mick Jagger.
The Rolling Stones Announce 2013 North American Tour with ‘Special Guest’ Mick Taylor
The Rolling Stones have announced the first dates of their 2013 '50 and Counting' North American tour, which will visit nine cities in May and June. Former guitarist Mick Taylor will be a "special guest throughout the tour," to use the band's own words.
Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized After Seizure
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter Kelly was rushed to the hospital after suffering a reported seizure earlier today (March 7) while filming an episode of her E! show 'Fashion Police.'
Crysis 3 Trailer – What’s the Song?
The trailer for the much-anticipated new videogame Crysis 3 is set to the familiar strains of ZZ Top's 'Sharp Dressed Man,' from their 1983 album 'Eliminator.'
The Beach Boys Win the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Historical Album
45 years after its initial creation, the Beach Boys' long-unreleased 'Smile' album took home a 2013 Grammy Award in the Best Historical Album category, beating out one of their most famous former rivals.
Paul McCartney Wins 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Paul McCartney has been awarded the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, for his 2012 release 'Kisses on the Bottom.' The announcement was made prior to the show's televised portion.
Watch the Full Fleetwood Mac ‘Landslide’ Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial
Fleetwood Mac's lovely, bittersweet 1975 song 'Landslide' provides the soundtrack to Budweiser's 2013 Super Bowl commercial, which for some reason you can see in its entirety right here and now.
Heart’s Wilson Sisters Cover Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at Kennedy Center Honors
In a performance that had Robert Plant on the verge of tears, Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart sang 'Stairway to Heaven' as the finale of a star-studded musical tribute to Led Zeppelin during the Kennedy Center Honors, which were broadcast last night (Dec. 26) on CBS.
Ron Wood Marries Sally Humphreys
After weeks of speculation, Rolling Stones guitarist Ron Wood has gotten married to theater producer Sally Humphreys. The pair got hitched at London's Dorchester Hotel in front of fellow rockers such as Paul McCartney and best man Rod Stewart.