Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
Matthew Wilkening
The Strange, Three-Sided History of ‘Shockadelica': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Three years after he stole Jesse Johnson's thunder with 'Shockadelica,' Prince found himself out-shocked by Ween.
All We Got Was a Fleeting Glimpse of ‘The Dawn': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
After a decade of tantalizing hints and teases, in 1997 Prince finally shared "Welcome 2 the Dawn," the first song from his long-rumored magnum opus 'The Dawn.'
Prince Magazine Ads Through the Years: 1978-2016
We've collected dozens of magazine ads promoting Prince albums, singles and home videos from throughout his career.
Prince Helps Vanilla Ice Say ‘I Love You’ – 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Vanilla Ice says working with Prince on a song he considers his worst ever ultimately turned a negative memory into a positive one.
How ‘Rockhard in a Funky Place’ Finally Found a Home: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It took three tries for 'Rockhard in a Funky Place' to find an album it could call home.
How Prince Took ‘Take Me With U’ Back: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
What was supposed to be the lead track on Apollonia 6's debut album instead turned out to be 'Purple Rain''s final puzzle piece.
Shut Up, Shut Up, Shut Up!: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It was a once in a lifetime experience. Or rather, it would have been if you were paying attention.
Prince Almost Makes Another Movie Soundtrack: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince released five movie soundtracks in his life – 'Purple Rain,' 'Parade,' 'Batman,' 'Graffiti Bridge,' and 'Girl 6.' There was almost a sixth.
Prince Lets the Good Times Roll One Last Time: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
A purple star is now painted at the spot where Prince performed live with other musicians for the final time.
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.