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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Tom Petty Reportedly Found Unconscious in Cardiac Arrest
Tom Petty was reportedly found unconscious in full cardiac arrest last night.
The Doors Announce 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Strange Days’
The Doors are marking the golden anniversary of their second album, 'Strange Days,' with a '50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition.'
Original Foreigner Members to Join Current Band for 40th Anniversary Tour Finale
Foreigner have announced that original members will perform with the current lineup at the final two concerts on their 40th anniversary tour.
Steely Dan Announce Fall Tour Dates
Steely Dan have announced almost a dozen tour dates for this fall.
Artist Paints Gregg Allman Portrait Using Allman’s Blood
A portrait of Gregg Allman painted with the late rocker's own blood will be packaged with certain editions of his new album.
10 Times Houston Made Rock ‘n’ Roll History
A look at Houston's rock 'n' roll history through the years.
New ‘Yardbirds ’68’ Album Featuring Jimmy Page to Be Released
A new album that includes previously unreleased Yardbirds material from 1968 will be released later this year.
When Eric Clapton Staged an Acoustic Comeback With ‘Unplugged’
This chart-topping album set in motion a resurgence that carried over well into the new millennium.
Def Leppard Will Reportedly Play ‘Hysteria’ in Its Entirety on 2018 Tour
Def Leppard's blockbuster 1987 album 'Hysteria' recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, but the band will continue the party next year.
New Steve Miller ‘Ultimate Hits’ Set to Include Previously Unreleased Recordings
There's a new two-CD Steve Miller Band collection on the way that spans his entire career and also includes eight previously unreleased recordings.
The Who Announce Five-CD Box Set, ‘Maximum As & Bs’
All of the Who's singles and EPs will be collected on a new box set, 'Maximum As & Bs.'
Guns N’ Roses Hit the Top With ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine': The Story Behind Every ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Song
Nothing was ever the same for Guns N' Roses after the release of "Sweet Child o' Mine."
Motorhead Announce ‘Under Cover’ Compilation Featuring Previously Unreleased Version of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’
Motörhead will collect some of their previously released cover songs, as well as one previously unreleased track, for a new compilation called 'Under Cöver.'
Keith Richards Says ‘It Wouldn’t Take a Twist of the Arm’ for the Rolling Stones to Make Another Blues Album
Keith Richards says the Rolling Stones are about to head back into the studio to start recording their long-promised new album.
35 Years Ago: Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Makes a Huge Introduction
Rock 'n' roll needed a serious fix by the last part of the '80s. Then came this song.
Vanilla Ice Claims He Owns Queen’s ‘Under Pressure’
"So," Vanilla Ice says, "'Under Pressure,' 'Ice Ice Baby' – same difference."
Alice Cooper’s ‘Welcome to My Nightmare Special Edition’ Coming to DVD
Alice Cooper's 1976 concert film 'Welcome to My Nightmare' is being released on DVD in a special edition that also includes the 1975 TV show 'Alice Cooper: The Nightmare.'
Rock’s Most Hated Records
You many not break into Hulk-sized fits of anger while revisiting these records, but we advise a calming drink beforehand all the same.
Neil Young’s Out-of-Print ‘Decade’ Collection Has Been Remastered and Reissued
Neil Young's classic triple-LP compilation 'Decade' has been remastered and reissued.
Watch Lemmy in New ‘Sunset Society’ Movie Clip
Lemmy Kilmister filmed scenes for an upcoming movie called 'Sunset Society' more than two years ago.