Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Prince’s ‘Prince': The Story Behind Every Song on His Second LP
A deep dive into each track on Prince's second album, 1979's 'Prince.'
Prince’s Live In-Studio ‘International Lover (Take 1)’ Released
Morris Day plays drums on this previously archived version of a '1999' track.
Prince Estate Blasts President Trump for ‘Purple Rain’ Rally Use
Prince's estate says the President's campaign broke a promise by playing the song in the late musician's hometown.
‘Prince’ Is Morris Day Book’s Co-Narrator: Read the First Pages
Time frontman engages in frequent debates with late icon in upcoming memoir.
Prince ‘1999’ Expanded Edition to Include 35 New Tracks, Live DVD
Two discs of unreleased material highlight the expanded edition of 1982 double album.
20 Years Ago: Prince Treats Fans to a ‘Beautiful Strange’ Aftershow
One of Prince's famous aftershows was captured on 1999's 'Beautiful Strange' home video.
Prince’s Birthday Celebrations: Singles, Concerts and a Name Change
Whether unintentional or by design, many signature moments fell on June 7.
Maxwell Plots New Album, as ‘Rigorous, Rewarding’ Intimate Nights Tour Wraps
Nearing the end of his latest round of dates, Maxwell looks forward to completing a decade-long trilogy project.
Jay-Z and Beyonce Blow Minds on Opening Night of U.S. ‘On the Run II’ Tour: Review
Wow. Whoa. Holy _____. Is that enough for a review? Jay-Z and Beyonce brought the opening night of their North American On the Run II tour to Cleveland last night.
Prince and Morris Day Make Learning Fun With ‘Cloreen Bacon Skin': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
How an impromptu jam session between Prince and Morris Day turned into a fascinating, bizarre and funny 15-minute funk throwdown entitled "Cloreen Bacon Skin."