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, Goldmine, M Music & Musicians, Paste, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites.
Michael Gallucci
‘Beatles: Get Back’ Movie Postponed Until Next Year
Director Peter Jackson's movie about tumultuous 1969 sessions now on 2021 schedule.
50 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Stumbles All Over Messy ‘Self Portrait’
Was his 10th album a joke? A rare misfire? A self-indulgent grab bag? Yes, and it still is.
Bucky Baxter, Bob Dylan’s Pedal-Steel Guitarist, Dies at 65
Veteran also worked with Steve Earle, R.E.M. and others over the years.
50 Years Ago: The Beatles’ ‘Long and Winding Road’ Serves as Band’s Requiem
Band's final single arrived three days after the release of last album.
Grateful Dead Announce 50th-Anniversary ‘Workingman’s Dead’
They also released a live version of "Casey Jones" from Feb. 21, 1971, at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, N.Y.
When ‘King Kong vs. Godzilla’ Bridged Giant-Monster History
Two movie titans squared off in 1962 movie, paving path for rebooted franchise.
40 Years Ago: Blondie Hit No. 1 With ‘Call Me’
Band hooks up with disco maestro Giorgio Moroder and makes the biggest song of its career.
James Bond Movies Ranked Worst to Best
From Connery to Craig, with everything in between (yes, those two films too), a look at 007's highs and lows.
Frank Zappa’s 1973 Halloween Show Gets Your Party Started
Four discs, a mask and gloves arrive just in time for festivities.
Cream Drummer Ginger Baker Dies at 80
His work in Cream helped steer the future of heavy, blues-influenced rock 'n' roll for years to come.