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
45 Years Ago: Blondie Preps for Greatness on ‘Plastic Letters’
Band's second album arrived seven months before breakthrough 'Parallel Lines.'
55 Years Ago: ‘Planet of the Apes’ Reveals Its Stinking Paws
First 1968 film kicked off a franchise that's still going strong decades later.
Five Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.
Bob Dylan: ‘Fragments: Time Out of Mind Sessions (1996-1997): The Bootleg Series Vol. 17′: Album Review
Comeback record gets dissected over five discs and 60 tracks, revealing birth of late-career masterpiece.
Warren Zevon Albums Ranked Worst to Best
A songwriter's songwriter covered by everyone from Linda Ronstadt to Bob Dylan, he never lost his caustic wit, even when knocking on heaven's door.
Iggy Pop, ‘Every Loser': Album Review
Punk godfather reclaims his crown, with a little help from some friends.
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and More
Box sets, lost archival recordings and expanded reissues highlight the pre-holiday bonanza.
The Beach Boys, ‘Sail on Sailor – 1972′: Album Review
They were in a struggle between the old and the new, between moving forward and looking back.
Neil Young Albums Ranked Worst to Best
He's one of rock's most brilliant, confounding, defiant and frustrating artists.
Neil Young With Crazy Horse, ‘World Record': Album Review
Singer-songwriter returns with his best backing band for a tribute to our planet.