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
Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth': A Track-by-Track Guide
Wolfgang Van Halen breaks down the band's last album, song by song.
How Barenaked Ladies’ Singer Helped Design Rush’s Pinball Machine
Ed Robertson talks about spearheading project and brainstorming song choices.
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.
Green Day, ‘BBC Sessions': Album Review
Sixteen performances recorded from1994-2001 chart band's growth.
Why Dave Gahan Wanted His Metallica Cover to Be ‘Very Cinematic’
"You can't get louder and harder than Metallica, so don't try."
Paul Stanley Reflects on Success of Kiss’ ‘Do or Die’ ‘Destroyer’
"'Destroyer' was pivotal for us, a real a raise-the-bar moment," singer and guitarist says.
When Kiss and Lou Reed Created ‘A World Without Heroes’
Bob Ezrin recalls how 'Music From 'The Elder'''s lone highlight came together.
How ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Finally Won Over Music Critics
Pundits had consistently panned their early work.
Why Def Leppard Released ‘Bringin’ on the Heartbreak’ Twice
Single came out in November of 1981 before getting a second release in January of 1982.
Led Zeppelin Leftovers: Four Songs That Didn’t Make It Onto ‘IV’
Tracks eventually would be included on other albums.
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven': The Epic’s Ongoing Influence
Surveying the song's pop culture legacy — from 'Wayne's World' to cover songs to radio station publicity stunts.
How James Hetfield Channeled Childhood Pain on ‘The Unforgiven’
Song centered on front man's tumultuous upbringing.