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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42 Years Ago: Kiss Perform Their First Concert
On Jan. 30, 1973, less than 10 people witnessed the first live performances by Kiss at the Popcorn Club (soon to be renamed the Coventry) in Queens, N.Y.
CSNY Drummer Dallas Taylor Dies at 66
Dallas Taylor, who played drums for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Manassas and Stephen Stills, has died at the age of 66 of unknown causes.
Lung Cancer, Pacemaker: More Malcolm Young Health Woes Detailed
AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young battled lung cancer and had a pacemaker installed as a result of a heart condition.
The Day Def Leppard Drummer Rick Allen Lost His Arm in Car Crash
In one of the scariest and ultimately inspiring stories in recent rock history, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen fought back after a devastating car accident on Dec. 31, 1984.
How AC/DC and Journey Ended Up Playing Their First Concerts on the Same Night
It seems safe to say that no matter what happens this New Year's Eve in the world of classic rock, it won't measure up to Dec. 31, 1973.
32 Years Ago: Vinnie Vincent Plays His First Kiss Concert
On Dec. 29, 1982, Kiss played their first concert with guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who took over for founding member Ace Frehley during the recording of their 'Creatures of the Night' album.
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett + Lou Reed Elected Into Rock and Roll Hall of F…
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the class of 2015
Best Songs of 2014
The best songs of 2014 find rock's biggest names successfully treading the difficult line between revisiting past glories and keeping things fresh.
15 Awesome Lego Album Covers
As these awesome Lego album covers show quite clearly, rock's greatest works of visual art still look great when they're made out of interlocking plastic blocks.
We recently stumbled on the Lego Albums Tumblr, where Harry Heaton has recreated dozens of album covers from across the musical s…
We recently stumbled on the Lego Albums Tumblr, where Harry Heaton has recreated dozens of album covers from across the musical s…
Revisiting Malcolm Young’s Last AC/DC Concert
With Malcolm Young's death, the June 28, 2010 show by AC/DC at Bilbao, Spain has become steeped in historical significance.