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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42 Years Ago: David Bowie Makes His Last Appearance As Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie retired the Ziggy Stardust persona on July 3, 1973.
47 Years Ago: The Band Release Their Debut Album, ‘Music From Big Pink’
In five seemingly short years, the Band went from backing a mostly obscure rockabilly singer to joining Bob Dylan on tour to becoming a super-popular group in its right.
40 Years Ago: Bob Dylan and the Band’s ‘Basement Tapes’ Finally Gets an Official Release
By the time it came out in June 1975, Bob Dylan and the Band's 'The Basement Tapes' was the most famous album never released.
Famous Musicians Who Correctly Predicted Their Own Death
Most of the time, famous musicians write about what they know: sex, drugs, girls.
Grateful Dead Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
Even the Grateful Dead's most ardent supporters admit that making albums wasn't one the band's strengths.
James Taylor Racks Up His First No. 1 Album
James Taylor just scored his first No. 1 album.
Beatles Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
The Beatles released 13 albums during their seven-year recording career. We rank them.
Rolling Stones Planning New Album and Live DVD
As the Rolling Stones continue their Zip Code tour and prepare for the release of a deluxe reissue of their classic Sticky Fingers album next week, they're already making plans for what comes next.
Artists Technically Eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016
To become eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an artist must wait 25 years from the release of their first record. These artists are eligible in 2016.
John Lennon Albums, Ranked Worst to Best
Of all the Beatles, John Lennon is the one with the most wayward solo discography.
U2’s Tour Manager, Dennis Sheehan, Dies
Dennis Sheehan, U2's longtime tour manager, was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel this morning.
52 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Releases His First Classic Album, ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’
Bob Dylan was already the darling of the modern folk movement when he released his second album on May 27, 1963.