Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
Watch Matthew Perry Teach ‘Sarcasm 101′ on ‘Saturday Night Live’
The 'Friends' star brought the spirit and mannerisms of Chandler Bing into the classroom.
Prince’s ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Box Set Adds 47 Unreleased Songs
The 1991 comeback album gets an eight-disc expansion.
P.M. Dawn Blends ‘1999’ With Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
With 'Fantasia's Confidential Ghetto,' P.M. Dawn's Prince Be covered Prince, Talking Heads and Harry Nilsson in an attempt to figure out his place in the universe.
Prince Challenges the Value of ‘$': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
For a guy who spent many decades both earning and spending one heck of a lot of money, Prince sure liked to insist that it didn't mean a lot.
‘The Sun, The Moon and Stars’ Proves Prince Shines Brightest Alone: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Much of 1999's 'Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic' was dominated by all-star collaborations, but Prince shined brightest all by himself.
Prince Battles a Bedroom Prude Under a ‘Blue Light': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Compatibility in the bedroom can be a tricky matter for anybody in a romantic relationship – even Prince, if the lyrics of "Blue Light" are to be believed.
Prince Proves He’s ‘Willing and Able’ to Make Big Changes: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
When the rest of the music world started copying his formula too closely, Prince zig-zagged big time.
Prince Tries on a True Collaboration With ‘Like a Mack': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After producing himself for 37 straight studio albums, Prince opened up to deeper musical collaboration on 'Hit N Run Phase One' – with some exciting results.
‘1999’ Turns 35: 10 Facts About Prince’s Joyous Apocalyptic Masterpiece
Over the years, no single song – with the undeniable exception of "Purple Rain" – has done more to introduce or define Prince to the world than "1999."
Prince and the Time Give Birth to Musical Twins: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Twins account for about three in 100 births in the United States. In terms of Prince songwriting, such a double blessing happened at least once.