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
1974’s Most Electrifying Live Albums
These concert LPs have stood the test of time.
Bret Michaels Recruits Dee Snider, Lou Gramm and Don Felder for 2024 Tour
Five-act package will hit the road this summer.
Paul Stanley: Original Kiss Lineup Reunion ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’
He says he doesn’t want to "mar the celebration" of farewell tour by bringing back Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hiatuses: 48 Bands That Returned From Long Breaks
Sometimes, you just need to pause.
The Two Things Carlos Santana Demanded for a New Documentary
Guitarist refuses any victim mentality story line: "I think we have enough of that."
Joe Perry, ‘Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII': Album Review
Aerosmith guitarist's sequel to 2018 LP is more of the same.
Def Leppard, ‘Drastic Symphonies': Album Review
Sixteen tracks from the band's catalog, now with orchestra!
Ringo Starr to Record Country EP With T Bone Burnett’s Help
It's one of three EPs the former Beatle has in various stages of production.
Alice Cooper Launches Too Close for Comfort Tour: Set List and Exclusive Photos
A brand new stage show allowed Cooper to bring out some new toys.
Kiss’ ‘Beth’ History Disputed by ‘Spinning Gold’ Director
He claims Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have "systematically written the history they want" for the song.
Bands Using Teleprompters and Backing Tracks: Is It Cheating?
Technological enhancements have become a concert norm: "Everybody's trying to out-perfect each other."
Eight Rock Books That Have Yet to See the Light of Day
Manuscripts focused on the Eagles, Paul McCartney, David Bowie and Mick Jagger, among others.