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
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Why ‘The Final Cut’ Marked Roger Waters’ End With Pink Floyd
An abandoned soundtrack to 'The Wall' became the last straw between the increasingly controlling Roger Waters and his bandmates.
Top 10 Emerson Lake & Palmer Songs
Ultimate Classic Rock counts down the best songs by Emerson Lake and Palmer.
Paul McCartney Announces New Tour
Paul McCartney will kick off his new tour next month, and he just announced the first seven dates.
How Pink Floyd Went Supernova With ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
This 1973 epic changed the way people made and listened to albums.
When Jimi Hendrix’s First Posthumous Album Was Released
He left tons of unfinished songs from the various sessions he had started, but never quite completed.
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.'
How the Eagles Became the First Band to Go Platinum
The Eagles were big before they released 'Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)' in February 1976. But they got a whole lot bigger afterward.
Paul McCartney Not Allowed Into Grammy After-Party
His group apparently tried two separate times to get into the event, which was being held at the Argyle club in Hollywood.
10 Times the Grammys Got It Wrong
Forget, if you can, the fact that the Doors, Jimi Hendrix and the Who have never won a Grammy.
How Van Halen’s Debut Changed Rock History
Between punk and disco, the genre was barely holding on in 1978.
Top 10 Jefferson Airplane Songs
We count down our favorite songs by the pioneering psychedelic rock band.
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."
How Bob Dylan’s ‘Desire’ Became His Last Great LP Before the Fall
Like many albums in his extensive discography, the one didn't start the way it ended up.
David Bowie Has 19 Albums on the U.K. Chart Right Now
Not so surprisingly, David Bowie albums have been selling quite well since his death on Jan. 10. But was anyone expecting this?
UPDATE: Peter Cetera Will NOT Play With Chicago at Rock Hall Induction
Peter Cetera will reunite with his old bandmates when they're inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.
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.