Michael Gallucci

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

Ronnie Spector Dies at Age 78

Singer found fame as the voice on some of the '60s' greatest songs and as the original "bad girl of rock 'n' roll."

Elton John, ‘The Lockdown Sessions': Album Review

Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and others join legend on new collaborative LP.

Yes, ‘The Quest': Album Review

Band's first album in seven years goes through some similar motions, with varying effect.

45 Years Ago: Stevie Wonder Releases His Masterpiece, ‘Songs in the Key of Life’

He didn't have to prove anything by this point, but he doubled down on his legend anyway.

Reissue Roundup: Summer Sets From Eric Clapton, Motorhead and More

Recent archival releases include expanded box sets, rare live LPs and revised compilations.

Lindsey Buckingham, ‘Lindsey Buckingham': Album Review

First solo album since Fleetwood Mac split is more of the same from oddball-genius singer and guitarist.

Top 25 Soul Albums of the ’70s

There's more to the decade than Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, but those legends are well represented.

How the Byrds Launched a New Chapter With ‘Eight Miles High’

Inspired by John Coltrane, the folk rockers turn a page that helps change course of music history.

Top 25 Psychedelic Rock Albums

Blues, folk, world music – no genre escaped the kaleidoscopic pull of the '60s' trippiest sound.

John Belushi Movies Ranked Worst to Best

Late comedian had a short career, but he made the most of his screen time.

Paul McCartney, ‘McCartney III': Album Review

Following 2018's ambitious 'Egypt Station,' legend strips back and goes totally solo for third one-man-band record.

45 Years Ago: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Becomes an Instant Classic

Movie went on to win all five major Academy Awards, only the second film in history to do so.