Gary Graff is an award-winning music journalist based in metro Detroit. In addition to Loudwire, he contributes regularly to Billboard, Ultimate Classic Rock, Media News Group, the Cleveland Plain-Dealer/Cleveland.com, Consequence, Music Connection, VenuesNow, United Stations Radio Networks and others. He reports every Friday on music news with Bob & Brian in the Morning on WHQG-FM in Milwaukee and periodically with the Drew & Mike podcast out of Detroit. He is the co-founder and co-producer of the Emmy Award-winning Detroit Music Awards. He was the founding editor of the MusicHound Essential Album Guide series and has co-written and edited books about Neil Young, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Rock & Roll Myths and, forthcoming, Alice Cooper.
Gary Graff
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Live at the Fillmore (1997): Review
Twenty shows from San Francisco run are distilled and boxed up on four gem-stuffed CDs.
When Alice Cooper Turned Kid-Friendly on ‘The Muppet Show’
"I swear I never had so much fun in my life as that week that I worked with the Muppets."
How Age Forces Rock Singers to Adjust: ‘It Happens to All of Us’
Billy Joel, Roger Daltrey and Ann Wilson open up about challenges of preserving their instruments.
Watch Billy Joel and Joe Elliott Perform ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’
A scheduling coincidence allowed the rock stars to team up for a third time.
Eagles Pay Tribute to Late Glenn Frey at Detroit Performance
"It's always a little bittersweet to come play here, but we are forever connected with you," Don Henley told the audience.
‘It’s Not Journey!': CNN Hosts Debate Band’s New Year’s Eve Show
CNN became the unlikely location for a New Year's Eve debate about Journey.
Steve Perry Says Live Residency Has ‘Been Discussed’: Exclusive Interview
"I'm a spur of the moment guy," the former Journey frontman says. "You never know."
When Bill Murray Mistakenly Announced ‘World War III’ on ‘SNL’
40 years ago, the comedian earnestly announced that USSR had invaded Poland. Except it didn't happen.
How Michael Nesmith’s Rejected Monkees Song Hit for Linda Ronstadt
Ronstadt's Stone Poneys scored a Top 20 hit with Nesmith's "Different Drum."
Alan Parsons Teases Possible ‘Get Back’ Cameo, New Project Music
"I've been promised by [director] Peter Jackson that I will be seen in the movie," musician, who helped engineer 'Let It Be,' tells UCR.
Ringo Starr Calls ‘Get Back’ Film a ‘Six-Hour Masterpiece’
"I think everyone will enjoy it because you'll see this band work really hard."
When Sting and Phil Collins Went Solo at the Secret Policeman’s Ball
The 1981 charity shows marked significant steps in their respective careers.