Matthew Wilkening is the founding Editor in Chief of UltimateClassicRock.com and UltimatePrince.com.
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‘Still Waiting’ Finds Prince Nursing His First Broken Heart: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Kim Upsher was in 'Purple Rain' for just a few moments. But her effect on Prince lasted a lifetime.
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.
Founding Marilyn Manson Guitarist Scott ‘Daisy Berkowitz’ Putesky Dead at 49
Founding Marilyn Manson guitarist Scott "Daisy Berkowitz" Putesky has died at the age of 49.
Foo Fighters Release Brand New Song ‘Soldier’
Hot on the heels of last month's 'Concrete and Gold' album, Foo Fighters have unveiled another brand new song, entitled "Soldier."
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.
More than 50 Dead, Hundreds Injured in Mass Shooting at Las Vegas Music Festival
Local police said a lone gunman opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival from the 32nd floor of the nearby Mandalay Bay hotel.
‘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.
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."
Repeat After Me: ‘Cream’ is Not a Sex Song: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince wrote many sex songs. Despite its potentially suggestive title and oversexed video, "Cream" was not one of them.