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
Yes, ‘Mirror to the Sky': Album Review
Band's 23rd album continues prolific new era.
How Peter Frampton ‘Lowballed’ His Way Onto Dolly Parton’s Album
Guitarist explains how he ended up on two 'Rockstar' tracks.
50 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Makes ‘Money’ With Razor Blades and Rulers
The song's sound effects required hours of painstaking editing.
Nils Lofgren Recruits Famous Friends for ‘Mountains’ Album
Ringo Starr, Neil Young and the late David Crosby guest on the upcoming LP.
45 Years Ago: Bob Seger Skewers Hollywood Ego on ‘Still the Same’
Singer was inspired by the "type A personalities" he'd met in Los Angeles.
35 Years Ago: Lita Ford Breaks Through With ‘Kiss Me Deadly’
Former Runaways star flirted with new wave on her first big solo hit.
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.
How a Road Trip Inspired REO Speedwagon’s ‘Roll With the Changes’
"That was the song that set the stage for the way we would work together moving into the future."
Deen Castronovo Explains How Journey Keeps It Together Onstage
"The bottom line is the music is bigger than this BS," drummer tells UCR.
Alice Cooper Details Upcoming Tour Plans: Exclusive Interview
Shock Rocker will be covering a lot of ground this year.