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
P-Funk Keyboardist Bernie Worrell Dies at 72
Keyboardist Bernie Worrell -- who's played with P-Funk, Talking Heads, Keith Richards and others during his long career -- has died.
Former Wings Guitarist Henry McCullough Dies at 72
Henry McCullough, who played guitar on some of Wings' earliest records, has died.
How the Beach Boys Created a Masterpiece With ‘Pet Sounds’
The story is one of heartbreak, joy, madness, rock 'n' roll, the past, the future, the beginning of the end of this band and so much more.
Carlos Santana Wants Journey to Get Back Together With Steve Perry
Now that Carlos Santana has gotten his old band back together, he's trying to reunite another group's classic lineup.
When Bob Dylan Opened His Vaults for ‘The Bootleg Series Vol. 1-3′
His history with bootleggers is almost as long and as legendary as his career.
Paul McCartney to Star in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
Filming on 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' has already wrapped, but word is that the filmmakers reconvened to shoot a scene starring Paul McCartney.
When the Beatles Came Storming Out With ‘Please Please Me’
They recorded almost all of it during a marathon session that didn't even last 12 hours.
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."