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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Did You Know Paul McCartney Once Secretly Covered ‘Ram’ as an Instrumental Album?
Back in 1971, Paul McCartney recorded an instrumental version of his just-released album 'Ram.'
Listen to the Song Bruce Springsteen Wrote for a ‘Harry Potter’ Movie
Back in 2001, Bruce Springsteen wrote and recorded a song for the first Harry Potter movie, 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.'
Spinal Tap File $400 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties
The three members of Spinal Tap and the director of the 1984 movie about the fictional band are involved in a very real lawsuit.
Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath’s Farewell Show: ‘I’ve Been Tearful’
As Black Sabbath prepare for their farewell show this weekend, at least one member is choked up at the prospect of the band's final gig.
Roger Waters Offers Preview of First Album in 25 Years
Roger Waters is collaborating with producer Nigel Godrich, who's worked with Paul McCartney and Radiohead, among others.
Ann Wilson Announces Solo Tour Dates
Ann Wilson plans to spend at least part of the year on the road as a solo artist.
Watch Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Interpreted as a Four-Minute Crime Film
Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been interpreted as many things over the past 40 years.
Roger Daltrey Says Rock ‘n’ Roll Has ‘Reached a Dead End’
Roger Daltrey, the man who once sang "Long Live Rock," has declared that the genre is dead.
Phil Chess, Co-Founder of Influential Blues Label Chess Records, Dies at 95
Phil Chess, who started the influential blues label Chess Records with his brother Leonard, has died at age 95.
Bon Jovi Announce 2017 Tour, Push Back New Album’s Release Date
A handful of fans have already gotten a sample of Bon Jovi's new album in concert, but next year a whole lot more will also get their chance to see the band onstage.
Robert Plant Joins Concerts for Refugees Tour
Robert Plant has joined the lineup for the Lampedusa tour, an 11-date benefit show for refugees.
Van Morrison Says He Has So Many Unreleased Songs ‘It Makes My Head Spin’
Van Morrison will release his 36th album later this week, and the 71-year-old singer and songwriter has no plans to slow down.