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
Reissue Roundup: Winter Sets From Black Sabbath, Bob Dylan and More
A rundown of new box sets, deluxe editions and archival releases from the past few months.
50 Years Ago: Sly and the Family Stone Sum Up First Era on ‘Greatest Hits’
Sunny singles and album tracks, all before things got dark and weird.
Wilco Announce Deluxe Edition of ‘Summerteeth’
Band's third album gets reissued with unreleased studio tracks and live set.
Pretenders, ‘Hate for Sale': Album Review
On the band's 11th album, Chrissie Hynde returns to her roots and finds reasons to get passionate again.
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From David Bowie, Rush and More
Archival releases included radio sessions, live shows, remasters and other goodies from the vaults.
How ‘The Long and Winding Road’ Served as the Beatles’ Requiem
This final classic-era single arrived three days after the release of the group's last album.
40 Years Ago: Paul McCartney Goes Totally Solo for ‘Coming Up’
Studio version was released as a single, but a live version on the B-side reached No. 1.
35 Years Ago: Tears for Fears Hit the Big Time With ‘Songs From the Big Chair’
The synth-pop duo's first LP was ignored in the U.S., but two years later they had a No. 1 album and single.
How Funkadelic Freed Their Minds, and R&B Music, on Debut LP
George Clinton boots up the mothership for its first flight, igniting a movement in the process.
Wilco, ‘Ode to Joy': Album Review
Eleventh album by Jeff Tweedy and crew surveys the world around us, doesn't like what it sees.
Rolling Stones Announce ‘Let It Bleed’ 50th-Anniversary Edition
Box set celebrates golden anniversary with stereo and mono mixes, plus 7" single.
Bob Dylan, ‘The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1975 Live Recordings': Album Review
Fourteen discs and 148 songs document the legend's traveling carnival show.