Michael Gallucci

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

David Gilmour, ‘Luck and Strange': Album Review

Pink Floyd member's first record in nine years reflects on life and mortality post-pandemic.

Top 10 Woodstock Performances

The grounds were muddy, littered with hippies and smelled like an uninviting combination of reefer and feces. But there was some great music there, too.

Greg Kihn, ‘Jeopardy’ Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 75

Baltimore-born artist hit No. 2 in 1983 with MTV-approved single.

Pretenders and Chrissie Hynde Albums Ranked Worst to Best

From punk beginnings to middle-of-the-road balladry to Bob Dylan covers.

Top 35 Country Rock Songs

Unlike hard-leaning Southern rock, the melody-based genre isn't afraid to take it easy.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announces Final Tour

The Over and Out Tour will play more than two dozen North American cities starting in the fall.

Jon Anderson Says He’s Open to Reunion With Former Yes Bandmates

Singer notes, "I still think I’m part of Yes."

Top 50 Albums of 1984

It's not only one of the decade's peak years, it also saw the release of some of the biggest and best records ever made.

Top 30 Rock Albums of 2023

Big returns, genre moves and records by reliable legends mark the year's best.

Neil Young, ‘Before and After': Album Review

Singer-songwriter journeys to his past for an LP of re-recorded favorites and obscurities.

Denny Laine, Moody Blues and Wings Co-Founder, Dies at 79

His death comes on the 50th anniversary of one of his greatest albums, 'Band on the Run.'

25 Under the Radar Albums From 1973

Sure, you could listen to that classic LP again. Or you could give some of these records a spin.

Top 40 Albums of 1983

Pop, new wave, punk and rock collided in a year that opened possibilities.

Eagles Add More Dates to Their ‘Long Goodbye’ Farewell Tour

A half-dozen more dates across North America expand band's run with Steely Dan.

Metallica Bassist Was Once Caught in a Manson Family Shootout

Robert Trujillo remembers the time his family hid in a shower as bullets flew.

Duran Duran, ‘Danse Macabre': Album Review

Halloween-inspired 16th LP features Rolling Stones and Talking Heads covers plus obscurities from their catalog.