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
When the Doors Went Back to Basics on ‘Morrison Hotel’
They'd gotten sloppy, self-absorbed and a little off course by the time they released their fourth album.
Top 10 Jefferson Airplane Songs
We count down our favorite songs by the pioneering psychedelic rock band.
Bill Ward Reportedly Declined to Perform at Black Sabbath’s Last Show
According to Black Sabbath, the band's estranged drummer Bill Ward was invited to perform at the group's final show on their The End tour, but he said no.
How ‘Pyromania’ Turned Def Leppard Into Overnight Top 40 Stars
They changed the way rock bands made music, and the way that music sounded.
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."
Guns N’ Roses Announce Two Pre-Coachella Shows
Guns N' Roses have announced a pair of new shows scheduled for April 8 and 9 at the opening weekend of Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
The Story of the Doors’ Debut Album
The Doors' self-titled debut album was released on Jan. 4, 1967.
30 Years Ago: Slash and Duff McKagan’s Last Classic-Era GNR Show
They wouldn't play with singer Axl Rose again until an unexpected partial reunion more than two decades later.
How the Rolling Stones Said Goodbye to the ’60s on ‘Let It Bleed’
There's no escaping the apocalyptic nature of one of the band's best albums.
Watch David Bowie’s Video for His New Song ‘Blackstar’
David Bowie will release his 25th album, ★ (which is pronounced Blackstar), on Jan. 8, the day he turns 69.
Revisiting Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Doomed ‘Street Survivors’
The band's highest-ever charting album arrived only three days before their fatal plane crash.
Tom Petty Was Addicted to Heroin in the ’90s, Claims New Book
A new book about Tom Petty claims that the artist was addicted to heroin in the '90s.