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
Why Musical Artists Are Selling Their Catalog Rights
A deep dive into why this is happening so frequently.
25 Years Ago: Metallica Telegraph Tension on ‘King Nothing’
For 'Load' single, James Hetfield drew on the parable that ambition fulfilled doesn't necessarily bring happiness.
‘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.
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 James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’
Song centered on front man's tumultuous upbringing.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ‘Chomping at the Bit’ Ahead of 2021 Tour
Celebrated Christmas rockers will hit the road beginning in November.
Ringo Starr Explains Covering ‘Rock Around the Clock’ on New EP
Drummer first heard the song while watching 'Blackboard Jungle' in theaters: "I remember that moment like it was yesterday."
Guns N’ Roses Rise to Axl Rose’s High Ambition on ‘November Rain’
Band chased singer's grandiose vision despite some personal ambivalence.
Dusty Hill Never Made Any Apologies for ZZ Top’s ’80s-Era Update
"Some people were like, 'What are you doing? You're abandoning your roots, which was not true at all."
How Jonathan Cain’s Breakthrough Helped Spark New Journey Music
Busy keyboardist premieres new single from upcoming solo project ahead of rebuilt band's new tour.