Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
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."
Was ‘Had U’ Prince’s Angry Farewell to Warner Brothers?: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
'Had U,' the last song on Prince's final new Warner Bros. album, seems to carry a double meaning.
How Prince Lost His Virginity at the ‘Schoolyard': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
As impossible as it is to believe, apparently Prince was once a virgin.
Morris Day Tells the Full Story of ‘Partyup': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince secretly wrote many songs for other artists. But his childhood friend Morris Day once wrote one for him – and then didn't like how it turned out.
Prince Strives to ‘Letitgo’ as Label Battle Rages: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Changing his name to an intentionally unpronounceable symbol wasn't enough to free Prince from his record contract. So he threw his own funeral.
Prince Deliberately Bucks Trends With ‘Thieves in the Temple': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince may have made a sequel to his hit film 'Purple Rain,' but the first single from 'Graffiti Bridge' made it clear he had no plans to repeat himself musically.
Prince Invites 30,000 Friends to the World’s Funkiest Soundcheck: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It can be tough to get your sound levels right in the opening moments of a festival show. Luckily, Prince had just the right song for the occasion.
Prince Buries a True Treasure With ‘Beginning Endlessly': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Beginning Endlessly" was buried on a Prince album that wasn't even released in the United States. You should really track it down.
‘Days of Wild’ Heralds a Prince Renaissance: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince was always very clear that his 1993 name change wasn't an attempt to escape his record contract, but rather an opportunity for creative rebirth.
Prince’s ‘The Dance Electric’ Highlights His Competitive Brotherhood with Andre Cymone: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Andre Cymone and his family welcomed Prince into their home at a young age. But like many brothers, their relationship could get quite competitive.