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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Grateful Dead Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Mars Hotel’
Expanded version of 1974 LP includes remastered album, demos and live show.
Bruce Springsteen Albums Ranked
From scrappy Dylan disciple to one of the leading singer-songwriters of his generation, the Boss' catalog includes both big and small statements of purpose.
Stray Cats Announce Summer Tour
Trio's first shows in five years will cross the U.S. in July and August.
Here’s Everyone Who Is on Mark Knopfler’s ‘Guitar Heroes’ Song
New video details when more than 60 legendary artists appear in the "Going Home" charity single.
David Bowie ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star!’ Box Explores Ziggy Stardust Era
Five CDs and a Blu-ray chart the rise, but not fall, of the changeling's greatest character with more than two dozen previously unreleased tracks.
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.
The Black Crowes Albums Ranked Worst to Best
From their lightning-bolt debut to their reunion LP more than three decades later, they've rarely strayed from form.
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper and More
Slowest time of the year for archival releases finds a handful of new records hitting shelves.
The Black Crowes, ‘Happiness Bastards': Album Review
Reunited Robinson brothers revive band for their first album of original music in 15 years.
John Fogerty Announces Tour Dates With George Thorogood
The Celebration Tour includes almost 20 dates this summer.
25 Under the Radar Albums From 1974
It's time to go deeper than the Genesis, Steely Dan and Neil Young records that get much of the attention.
Hear Sheryl Crow and Peter Gabriel Cover His ‘Digging in the Dirt’
It's the latest single from her upcoming album, 'Evolution.'
Jim Beard, Steely Dan Keyboardist, Dies at 63
He also played with jazz greats John McLaughlin, Wayne Shorter and others.
Five Reasons Sinead O’Connor Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
The late singer-songwriter earned her place among the greats years ago.
Judas Priest, ‘Invincible Shield': Album Review
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' 19th album, and first in six years, continues their five-decade metal streak.
Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson Announce Star-Packed 2024 Outlaw Tour
John Mellencamp or Robert Plant & Alison Krauss will also perform at each stop.
John, Paul, George and Ringo Each Getting a Beatles Biopic
Each member will be the subject of a feature-length film relating his side of the band's story.
Mick Mars, ‘The Other Side of Mars': Album Review
Former Motley Crue guitarist, now estranged from band, declares independence on first solo LP.
Ian Hunter Announces Star-Packed ‘Defiance Part 2: Fiction’ Album
Sequel to 2023 LP includes guests from Cheap Trick, Def Leppard, Pearl Jam, Queen and more.
Top 50 Songs of 1979
Rock music still prevailed in the last year of the '70s, but pop, disco, new wave and punk came on strong.