Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
Michael Gallucci
50 Years Ago: Original Byrds Get Back Together for One More LP
Before this point, the band had pretty much become a vehicle for Roger McGuinn's solo recordings.
How the Mothers of Invention’s ‘We’re Only in It for the Money’ Took on ‘Sgt. Pepper’
Everything from orchestral notes gracing the music to the mocking cover art turned the Beatles on their heads.
40 Years Ago: Journey’s ‘Frontiers’ Signals the Beginning of the End
Expectations were high when they stepped into a California studio to record a follow up to 1981's 'Escape.'
Bill Ward Reportedly Declined to Perform at Black Sabbath’s Last Show
According to Black Sabbath, the band's estranged drummer Bill Ward was invited to perform at the group's final show on their The End tour, but he said no.
Glenn Frey Wasn’t Happy With Eagles Slam in ‘The Big Lebowski’
There's a great line in 'The Big Lebowski' where the otherwise chill main character says, "I hate the f–in' Eagles man."
Scott Weiland’s Bassist Arrested for Cocaine Possession
The bass player in Scott Weiland's band, Tommy Black, has been arrested for possession of cocaine.
Watch David Bowie’s Video for His New Song ‘Blackstar’
David Bowie will release his 25th album, ★ (which is pronounced Blackstar), on Jan. 8, the day he turns 69.
The Day Duane Allman Died and the Legacy He Left
Duane Allman died after a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971.
Revisiting Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Doomed ‘Street Survivors’
The band's highest-ever charting album arrived only three days before their fatal plane crash.
Tom Petty Was Addicted to Heroin in the ’90s, Claims New Book
A new book about Tom Petty claims that the artist was addicted to heroin in the '90s.
Gail Zappa, Frank Zappa’s Widow, Dies at 70
Gail Zappa, widow of the late Frank Zappa, died this afternoon at the age of 70.
When Bruce Springsteen Stripped Down and Got Dark on ‘Nebraska’
He wasn't planning to release an album while setting up a four-track tape machine in his New Jersey bedroom.