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
Tom Petty Confirmed Dead: Daughter and Family Spokesman
Tom Petty died at age 66, following a day spent fighting to overcome an apparent heart attack.
How Elton John Scored His First No. 1 Album With ‘Honky Chateau’
Nobody had an idea just how big of a star he'd become following this record's supernova climb up the charts.
You Can Listen to John Mellencamp’s New ‘Sad Clowns and Hillbillies’ Album Now
John Mellencamp's new album comes out on Friday, but you can listen to the entire thing right now.
Journey, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers to Join Eagles + Fleetwood Mac at Classic East and West Festivals
Eagles and Fleetwood Mac will headline a pair of new music festivals to take place on the east and west coasts this summer.
The Day Steve Perry Played His Last Show With Journey
The occasion was an all-star concert to honor late promoter Bill Graham.
How U2 Reinvented Themselves on ‘Achtung Baby’
This had more in common with David Bowie's Berlin Trilogy than anything in the band's catalog at the time.
Bruce Springsteen Thinks Donald Trump Is a Moron
In a bit of political-season commentary nobody should find surprising, Bruce Springsteen called Donald Trump a moron.
Watch Steve Tyler’s Skittles Super Bowl Commercial
As the big game day approaches (five days away!), more and more of the year's Super Bowl commercials are showing up early.
Joe Cocker Dies at Age 70
Joe Cocker, one of rock music's most distinctive performers, has died of lung cancer.
Watch Weird Al Yankovic’s Marching Band-Fueled Video for ‘Sports Song’
If you haven't heard by now, "Weird Al" Yankovic is promoting his new album, 'Mandatory Fun,' by releasing eight videos in eight days.
Casey Kasem, Radio Legend and Voice of Shaggy, Dies at 82
Casey Kasem, the radio legend who hosted the weekly 'American Top 40' program in its various incarnations from 1970-2004, has died.
Sir Mix-a-Lot Performed ‘Baby Got Back’ With the Seattle Symphony
We're not going to spend much time setting this one up.