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
Neil Young’s Pono Music Player Is Finally Available
More than two years after Neil Young unveiled his hi-def Pono music player on 'The Late Show With David Letterman,' deep-pocketed music fans can finally buy the thing.
48 Years Ago: The Doors’ Debut Album Released
The Doors' self-titled debut album was released on Jan. 4, 1967.
Brian Johnson Helps Billy Joel Welcome 2015 With an AC/DC Classic
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson rang in the new year last night by joining Billy Joel onstage to perform one of the band's all-time classic songs.
The Story of the Cars’ First-Ever Concert
The recently restructured and renamed band played their debut live show on New Year's Eve 1976 at an Air Force base in New Hampshire.
Joe Cocker Dies at Age 70
Joe Cocker, one of rock music's most distinctive performers, has died of lung cancer.
Ian McLagan Dies at Age 69
Ian McLagan, the legendary keyboardist who was a member of the Small Faces and the Faces, has died.
Rolling Stones Saxophonist Bobby Keys Dies at 70
Bobby Keys, the saxophone player who played on some of the Rolling Stones' biggest and best songs, has died.
How Pink Floyd Built ‘The Wall,’ Brick by Brick
Roger Waters was already starting to live the life of an isolated rock star by the time he began working on this album.
Arrest Warrant Issued for Phil Rudd After He Misses Court Appointment
An arrest warrant was issued for AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd after he failed to show up for his court hearing in New Zealand today.
AC/DC Talk About Malcolm Young’s Dementia, Moving on Without Phil Rudd
AC/DC have been ramping up the promotion of their upcoming album, 'Rock or Bust.'
Phil Rudd Procuring-Murder Charge Dropped
The procuring-murder charge against AC/DC's Phil Rudd has been dropped.
Listen to Paul McCartney’s Previously Unreleased ‘Love My Baby’
With extras-stuffed reissues of Wings' classic mid-'70s albums 'Venus and Mars' and 'At the Speed of Sound' now out, Paul McCartney isn't finished cleaning out his vaults.
Rolling Stones Announce $5,000 Signed Photo Book
Do you like the Rolling Stones? Like looking at pictures of them? Have a lot of extra cash sitting around?
Rush Plan to Hit the Road Next Spring
To celebrate 40 years of making music with drummer Neil Peart, Rush plan to hit the road next year for a new tour.
Paul McCartney Shares Version of ‘Beware My Love’ With John Bonham on Drums
During a live chat on Twitter earlier today, Paul McCartney shared a previously unreleased version of the 1976 song 'Beware My Love' featuring John Bonham on drums.
35 Years Ago: Tom Petty Finally Hits the Big Time With ‘Damn the Torpedoes’
The signs were there, signaling that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' third album, 'Damn the Torpedoes,' would be their breakthrough.