Matthew Wilkening is the Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and Diffuser.fm. He is determined to raise his children in a world without competitive singing television shows.
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Queen and Adam Lambert Deliver New ‘Rhapsody’ in Concert: Photos
See the band in action on its 2019 tour.
‘Blinded by the Light’ Was Made for One Person: Bruce Springsteen
Director says being allowed to use Boss' songs for movie was both a privilege and a source of pressure.
Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Monterey Director D.A. Pennebaker Dies
One of rock's most acclaimed filmmakers, 'Don't Look Back' and 'Monterey Pop' director D.A. Pennebaker, has died at the age of 94.
The Day Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony Became Best Friends
Frontman says he was in Van Halen for several years before he and bassist really connected.
A ‘Cultural Atrocity': Famous Cathedral Statue Vandalized With Kiss Makeup
The "Catman" makeup has been famously worn by both Kiss co-founder Peter Criss and the band's current drummer, Eric Singer.
The Story of Led Zeppelin’s Most Diverse LP, ‘Houses of the Holy’
Jimmy Page and Robert Plant look back on Led Zeppelin's fifth and arguably most eclectic album, which was released on March 28, 1973.
That Time Robert Plant Got Horny and Loud on ‘Manic Nirvana’
After acknowledging and re-incorporating his Led Zeppelin past into his solo career for the first time with 1988's Now and Zen, Robert Plant really turned the "Hammer of the Gods" loose on his fifth studio album, 1990's perfectly titled Manic Nirvana.
The Troubled History of Van Halen’s ‘III’ With New Singer Gary Cherone
Van Halen's recording career hit its first major road bump with the release of 'III,' an album that debuted their third singer.
25 Years Ago: Sammy Hagar’s ‘Unboxed’ Leads to Van Halen Split
Sammy Hagar adds two new songs to a solo-career greatest hits collection, leading to a dispute with his Van Halen bandmates.
When David Coverdale and Jimmy Page Made an Album Together
Jimmy Page and David Coverdale, two veterans eager to prove themselves outside of their famous bands, joined forces on the album Coverdale/Page, which was released on March 15, 1993.