“It was terrific”: The Pink Floyd Track Gilmour Calls His Favorite byMichael Thomas David Gilmour may have reinvented himself musically over the years through his solo career, but he will always… Read More
Read More ‘We Knew We Couldn’t Be as Cool’: Bono on U2’s Clash ConnectionbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 It’s nearly impossible to predict which rock stars will stand the test of time. While some bands manage…
Read More Why ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Felt Like a Mistake to Kurt CobainbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 Artists shouldn’t just be focused on creating songs that become hits. A song becomes permanent the moment it’s…
Read More “You Fking Wanker”: Townshend’s Thoughts on Performing ‘Sister Disco’byMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 As a band that has been around for decades, The Who inevitably grows weary of some songs in…
Read More “I Refused to Play That Thing”: Freddie’s Bold Stance on a Queen’s ClassicbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 Freddie Mercury, one of music’s most vibrant frontmen, consistently exuded confidence, making a powerful impact from the moment…
Read More “Sounds Like Something You Couldn’t Play”: McCartney on ‘I’m Only Sleeping’byMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 In the 1960s, The Beatles consistently pushed the boundaries of music, aiming for revolutionary sounds. As the rock…
Read More The Influence Behind George Harrison’s Legendary Guitar SolosbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 George Harrison’s guitar playing was always about serving the song above all else. While it’s tempting for any…
Read More “You Won’t Catch Me Making Fking Bread”: Gallagher on His InspirationsbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 Liam Gallagher has never been one to hide his love for rock ‘n’ roll excess. While he’s toned…
Read More A Moment Jimmy Page calls a Life-Changing Musical EncounterbyMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 It’s no surprise that Jimmy Page has always had impeccable taste in music. Long before he gained legendary…
Read More 1 Was Bon Scott Behind the Lyrics of “You Shook Me All Night Long”?byMichael ThomasOctober 15, 2024 Much speculation has surrounded the idea that Bon Scott may have contributed lyrics to AC/DC’s legendary album Back…
Read More Elton John on Brandi Carlile’s “The Joke”: “I Could Have Written It”byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Elton John has long been known for his mastery in combining his iconic melodies with Bernie Taupin’s lyrics,…
Read More “I Wish Led Zeppelin Would Get Back Together”: Henley on the Band’s ReunionbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 No artist is obliged to perform music indefinitely. While being on stage with a band can be exhilarating,…
Read More Dave Grohl’s Vision: The Album That Transformed Foo FightersbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Foo Fighters aren’t usually the first band to come to mind for face-melting rock and roll. Their reputation…
Read More “That Would Have Worked Out Great” — McCartney’s Potential Role in The DoorsbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 The early 1970s marked a tumultuous period in music history. The vibrant hippie movement had decayed into a…
Read More “I Hate Being Compared to Them”: Townshend’s and Zeppelins’ ClashbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Rock and roll is often fraught with conflict rather than joyous artistic expression. This was especially true during…
Read More Tony Iommi Reveals His Favorite Deep Purple Masterpiece!!!byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 The musical innovations of the 1960s paved the way for many new genres, including punk, alt-rock, and ambient…
Read More 1 “Set My World on Fire”: Eddie Vedder’s Poetic Pain in “Nothingman”byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Most of the iconic grunge bands didn’t lean on traditional love songs. Nirvana’s lyrics were often cryptic, and…
Read More Jimmy Page: Bonham’s Drumming Showed ‘What He Was All About’byMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 For some artists, rock and roll transcends simply crafting great tunes; it embodies the essence of pouring every…
Read More Keith Richards: “I Always Felt There Was Something Hollow” About Led ZeppelinbyMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 Keith Richards, the iconic guitarist of The Rolling Stones, is a man of distinct tastes and habits. One…
Read More Pink Floyd’s Nightmare: Gilmour’s Reflections on the Darkest ErabyMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 Every great rock band goes through peaks and valleys in their career, and Pink Floyd is no exception.…
Read More Mötley Crüe Roars Back to Sin City With 2025 Vegas ResidencybyTimmyOctober 13, 2024 The bad boys of rock are back! Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a scorching return to Las…
Read More Chris Cornell’s Darkest Hour: How One Song Became His Turning PointbyMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 The phrase “Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll” has long been the anthem of the rock music lifestyle. From…
Read More The Songs Jimmy Page Wishes Led Zeppelin Never RecordedbyMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 Led Zeppelin rarely made mistakes during their decade at the top of the music world. They set high…
Read More 1 What Event Led The Kinks to the Edge of a Split?byMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 Hitting the road often drains musicians of their best material. While the comfort of the studio allows artists…
Read More Robert Plant’s Surprising Admiration for Sinéad O’ConnorbyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Since Led Zeppelin I dropped in 1969, aspiring rock frontmen have tried to channel Robert Plant’s unique style.…
Read More ‘Nobody Played Like That’: The Drummer Charlie Watts Could Never OutshinebyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Every drummer has their unique language when they sit behind the kit. Although many grow up listening to…
Read More “Show Me the Music”: Why Chris Cornell Ditched the Guitar in ‘Audioslave’byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 The studio has always been a place where collaboration brings out the best in artists. No matter how…
Read More “Incredible Music”: Band That Defines Rock ‘n’ Roll for Jimmy PagebyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Pure rock and roll has its established rules, but many authentic acts push the boundaries of what’s considered…
Read More Townshend’s Rare Tribute: Why He Calls Brian Wilson a “Truly Great Genius”byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Pete Townshend, the guitarist of The Who, has transformed from a fiery rock star to a music industry…
Read More How the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ Shaped Dave Grohl’s Rock LegacybyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 There’s something about Dave Grohl that instantly puts people at ease. His laid-back smile and reputation as the…
Read More Hagar’s Meltdown Opening for Kiss: I Pulled My Pants Down and Said ‘Fk You’byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Opening for a big band is rarely a walk in the park. For many musicians, it’s their chance…