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
Remembering Soundgarden’s Final Concert
Only a few hours passed between the end of the performance on May 17, 2017, and Chris Cornell's death.
How Timothy B. Schmit Crafted His New Solo Album ‘Day by Day’
"Honestly, I don't have a clue as to how I do this. I just sit down and I see what happens."
Five Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
It's time the metal legends assume their rightful place.
Five Reasons Lionel Richie Should Be in the Rock Hall
"All Night Long" singer is an eyebrow-raising nominee for purists, but he deserves induction.
The Live Album Becomes an Art Form: 20 Classics From 1972
With classic concert recordings by the Band, Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond and Deep Purple, the format came into its own.
Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, ‘4’: Album Review
Guns N' Roses guitarist and his other band exhibit brawny confidence on fourth LP.
How Barenaked Ladies’ Singer Helped Design Rush’s Pinball Machine
Ed Robertson talks about spearheading project and brainstorming song choices.
Meat Loaf’s 13 Most Underappreciated Songs
We know his hits, of course, but the former Marvin Lee Aday gave us a great deal more.
Why Shelved ‘Toy’ Album ‘Pissed Off’ David Bowie
Longtime pianist Mike Garson discusses previously unreleased LP and upcoming 'A Bowie Celebration' livestream.
Joe Walsh to Debut New Music at VetsAid 2021: Exclusive
Fifth annual benefit will be available virtually from Dec. 18-25.
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.