Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist based in metro Detroit. In addition to Loudwire, he contributes regularly to Billboard, Ultimate Classic Rock, Media News Group, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer/Cleveland.com, Consequence, Music Connection, VenuesNow, United Stations Radio Networks and others. He reports every Friday on music news with Bob & Brian in the Morning on WHQG-FM in Milwaukee and periodically with the Drew & Mike podcast out of Detroit. He is the co-founder and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning Detroit Music Awards. He was the founding editor of the MusicHound Essential Album Guide series and has co-written and edited books about Neil Young, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Rock & Roll Myths and, forthcoming, Alice Cooper.
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How Blood, Sweat and Tears Were Blackmailed Into a Disastrous Tour
Co-founder Bobby Colomby and director John Scheinfeld discuss new film about career-turning trek behind Iron Curtain.
Kansas Albums Ranked Worst to Best
It's been a dramatic half-century for the American progressive rock heroes.
How Deep Purple Took on Hard Times With ‘Woman From Tokyo’
"We had burned out," keyboardist Jon Lord admitted, but the band pressed on.
How Journey Took Flight With ‘Wheel in the Sky’
Band's first charting single was inspired by a poem by bassist Ross Valory's wife.
50 Pink Floyd ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Facts You Need to Know
The 1973 masterpiece remains a generational rite of passage.
15 Years Ago: Arnel Pineda Overcomes Nerves for His First Journey Concert
Singer was discovered by guitarist Neal Schon 10 months earlier on YouTube.
25 Years Ago: Van Halen ‘III’-era Gets Off to Fast Start With ‘Without You’
Lead single actually became just the second ever to debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
55 Years Ago: David Gilmour’s Arrival Transforms Pink Floyd
David Gilmour's addition to the Pink Floyd lineup in February 1968 had been a gradual – then very quick – process.
Journey’s Ongoing Feud Might Trace Back to 2017 White House Visit
Guitarist Neal Schon recalled "tremendous turmoil coming from every angle, especially towards me."
Why Depeche Mode Changed Their Approach for ‘I Feel You’
First single from 1993's 'Songs of Faith and Devotion' was markedly different than the band's previous work.
The Day Mick Jagger, Metallica and Poison All Released Music
Busy day in 1993 also featured releases from Living Colour and Lenny Kravitz.
Steve Vai, ‘Vai/Gash': Album Review
Guitar virtuoso unearths three-decades-old recordings with brief collaborator, who died in 1998.
28 David Crosby Collaborations
From former bandmates to contemporary artists influenced by his powerful voice and harmonization talent.
40 Years Ago: Why Bryan Adams’ ‘Cuts Like a Knife’ Felt So Right
He had ambitious goals, and the album handily exceeded them.
30 Years Ago: In-Fighting Wrecks Creedence’s Rock Hall Induction
Lingering animosities and unhealed wounds led to John Fogerty performing with others.
Top 15 Jeff Beck Albums
Late guitarist put together a remarkable catalog in his 60 year career.
How AC/DC Hit the Mark With ‘Heatseeker’
The 'Blow Up Your Video' single gave the Aussie rockers their best chart placement in six years.
How ‘Angel’ Set a New Precedent for Aerosmith
Power ballad became their biggest hit to date, even though Steven Tyler claimed it "ruined his career."
20 Years Ago: Creed Plays Disastrous Concert in Chicago
Singer Scott Stapp was "whacked out" and "definitely inebriated" during the notorious set.
40 Years Ago: Aerosmith’s Reworked Lineup Ends on ‘Bitch’s Brew’
Without classic members Joe Perry and Brad Whitford, the band lost much of its bite.