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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Ferguson Native Michael McDonald Issues Statement on Mike Brown Tragedy
Michael McDonald, who grew up in Ferguson, Mo., has issued a statement on the tragedy that has shaken the city over the past couple weeks.
Cows Love Them Some Lorde Played on Trombone
Who doesn't love Lorde?
Watch Weird Al Yankovic’s Marching Band-Fueled Video for ‘Sports Song’
If you haven't heard by now, "Weird Al" Yankovic is promoting his new album, 'Mandatory Fun,' by releasing eight videos in eight days.
Will Ferrell and Chad Smith’s Drum Battle Is Finally Happening
Remember that drum battle proposed back in February?
Somebody Made Lego Versions of Your Favorite Bands
Like most things in life, your favorite bands look infinitely better when they're shrunk constructed out of little plastic Lego bricks.
2014 Grammy Awards Preview
Before you settle in for music's big night, it probably helps a little to know what to expect from this year's Grammy Awards. Like many recent outings (eh, who are we kidding . . . like every single Grammys ever), the 56th Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26 isn't loaded with a ton of rock artists -- there isn't a single one among the nominees in the top two categories, Record of the Year and Album of
Beatles Reunion? Paul and Ringo May Perform Together on ‘Letterman’
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr may mark the 50th anniversary of Beatlemania hitting U.S. shores next month by performing together. Showbiz 411 reports that the two surviving Beatles could show up on David Letterman's late-night show during his network's week-long celebration of the Fab Four.
Watch Jon Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift and Prince William Sing ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’
Jon Bon Jovi got a little help on one of his classic songs at a benefit he attended in England on Tuesday. Taylor Swift and Prince William joined the New Jersey rocker on an impromptu version of 'Livin' on a Prayer.'
Paul Simon and Sting Will Tour Together in 2014
Paul Simon and Sting will tour North America together next year. According to The New York Times, the pair will officially announce the shows tomorrow, with, presumably, details of cities and dates.
Miley Cyrus Joins Journey in Epic ‘Don’t Stop the Wrecking Ball’ Video Mash-Up
Typically, we're not the biggest fans of mash-ups here at Ultimate Classic Rock. After all, anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of an audio-editing tool can fuse together songs by Queen and Fergie and ruin both of them in the process. But the latest one making the rounds isn't that bad.