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
2024 Album Reviews: UCR’s Guide to the Year’s Biggest Records
A look at more than two dozen new releases that came out this past year.
Eagles Add More Concerts to Their 2025 Schedule
Band extends dates through the first quarter of the new year.
Top 50 New Wave Songs
Punk's poppier sibling came of age in the '80s and has endured ever since.
Top 35 Southern Rock Songs
Harder than their country rock brethren, these tracks thrive on the volume and jams.
Watch Trailer for Upcoming Bruce Springsteen Documentary
"Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band" debuts on Hulu and Disney+ next month.
Heart Announces Rescheduled Shows for 2025
New dates follow July's postponements as singer Ann Wilson underwent cancer treatment.
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.