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.
How Christine McVie Finally Completed a ‘Real’ Solo Debut
Self-titled 1984 project only happened because of a Fleetwood Mac hiatus.
20 Years Ago: Why Foo Fighters’ ‘One by One’ Didn’t Come Easily
Stadium-headlining popularity nearly fractured the band.
40 Years Ago: Kiss Refuses to Die Quietly With ‘I Love It Loud’
The song helped band pull out of a career-threatening tailspin.
Why Queen’s ‘We Will Rock You’ / ‘We Are the Champions’ Endures
Brian May said the goal was to write something "very unifying and positive" – and they succeeded.
Hopeful Def Leppard Already at a ‘Starting Point’ for Next Album
Vivian Campbell also discusses pending material from his other band, Last in Line.
Billy Idol, ‘The Cage EP': Album Review
Four-song EP recalls rebel yeller's glory days.
Ringo Starr, ‘EP3′: Album Review
Prolific former Beatle recruits famous friends to record four new songs in the name of peace and love.
How Important Are Ear Plugs, Really?
An in-depth look at protecting your hearing and advice from Myles Kennedy, Stix Zadinia and more.
How Nikki Sixx’s ‘Heroin Diaries’ Spawned a New Band and Album
Motley Crue bassist recorded companion soundtrack to best-selling memoir with new band Sixx:A.M.
ZZ Top, ‘RAW': Album Review
Companion to 2019 documentary 'That Little Ol’ Band From Texas' doubles as farewell to bassist Dusty Hill.
Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp, ’18′: Album Review
Guitar hero and Captain Jack Sparrow take on wide range of covers plus two originals.