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, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
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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."
Reissue Roundup: Fall Sets From David Bowie, Billy Joel and More
Deluxe box sets, expanded classic LPs and other treasures highlight the latest batch of archival releases.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse, ‘Barn': Album Review
Veteran singer-songwriter teams up with his best backing band for typically loose and spontaneous set.
Sting, ‘The Bridge': Album Review
Fifteenth solo album takes stock of modern problems – from pandemic to politics.
55 Years Ago: Supremes Are First Woman Group to Hit No. 1 With LP
Motown stars scored their only chart-topping LP in 1966 and made history.
Elton John, ‘The Lockdown Sessions': Album Review
Stevie Nicks, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and others join legend on new collaborative LP.
Rolling Stones, ‘Tattoo You (40th Anniversary Edition)': Album Review
Four CDs document the era surrounding the band's last great record.
Santana, ‘Blessings and Miracles': Album Review
Old hand returns to familiar formula for 26th album, with mixed results.
Beatles, ‘Let It Be Special Edition (Super Deluxe)': Album Review
Six discs document the messy making of the band's last-released 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.