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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Neil Young Previews New Anti-Starbucks Song
Neil Young has unveiled the first taste of his upcoming album, The Monsanto Years, and it's a take-down of coffee giant Starbucks.
Roger Daltrey Doesn’t Want Fans Smoking Pot at Who Concerts
Roger Daltrey threatened to stop a Who concert last night after he smelled pot smoke in the audience.
Rolling Stones Announce Special Guests for Summer Tour
The Rolling Stones have announced some special guests for their upcoming tour, and like the last time they played North America, the list includes a wide range of artists.
40 Years Ago: Elton John Releases a Concept Album About How Awesome He Is
Elton John's 'Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy' dialed back the commercial aspirations of his previous LPs to focus on something more personal.
Listen to Pete Townshend’s New Song, ‘Guantanamo’
A new Pete Townshend compilation will include two new songs, including one called "Guantanamo" about the controversial military prison.
The History of Warren Zevon on ‘David Letterman’
Here's an in-depth look into the often amusing, ultimately emotional history of Warren Zevon on David Letterman's late-night TV shows.
37 Years Ago: The Kinks Get Their Rock ‘n’ Roll Back on ‘Misfits’
The Kinks released 'Misfits' in May 1978.
Hear Steven Tyler’s New Song, ‘Love Is Your Name’
Steven Tyler will release his first country single, "Love Is Your Name," tomorrow – and the Aerosmith singer has a busy day in store.
45 Years Ago: The Beatles Release Their Final Album, ‘Let It Be’
Let It Be was supposed to be the album that would bring the Beatles back together.
37 Years Ago: Bob Seger Steadies His Course on ‘Stranger in Town’
After eight albums and almost as many years kicking around just outside of mainstream success, Bob Seger finally had a hit record with 1976’s Night Moves, a moving, soulful and rocking look back on the people and places that shaped him.
37 Years Ago: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Release ‘You’re Gonna Get It!’ Album
‘You’re Gonna Get It!,’ which was released on May 2, 1978, loaded up on Byrdsian jingle-jangle, classic-rock guitar crunch and a few meathead riff-based songs that made it clear that Tom Petty and his band had little in common with the skinny-tie kids and their synthesizers.
Duff McKagan Will Release an EP the Same Day His New Book Comes Out
Duff McKagan will release a three-song EP on the same day he publishes his new book, How to Be a Man.