“Abominable Lyrics”: Why Lennon Was ‘Ashamed’ of This Beatles Song byMichael Thomas John Lennon owed much of his fame and fortune to The Beatles, the band that fulfilled his artistic… Read More
Read More The Rolling Stones Songs That Featured Jimmy PagebyMichael ThomasDecember 5, 2024 Beyond their hits like “Sunshine of Your Love” and “White Room,” Cream’s influence extended far beyond their music.…
Read More John Paul Jones Reveals Led Zeppelin’s Ultimate “Showpiece” TrackbyMichael ThomasDecember 5, 2024 When reflecting on Led Zeppelin’s towering rock legacy, the spotlight often lands on Robert Plant’s commanding stage presence…
Read More “A Giant for the Ages”: The Guitarist Springsteen Calls the Best EverbyMichael ThomasDecember 4, 2024 In the 1970s and ’80s, Bruce Springsteen’s gravelly voice and working-class anthems became the soundtrack of American rock…
Read More The One Guitarist John Lennon thought was “Bloody Good!!”byMichael ThomasDecember 4, 2024 Receiving praise from John Lennon carried a weight far beyond industry accolades like Grammys or chart-topping hits. As…
Read More “I can’t do it”: Paul Simon on the Guitarist He Could Never MatchbyMichael ThomasDecember 4, 2024 Paul Simon is known for his meticulous picking technique and steady pulse, which became the backbone of some…
Read More “The Other Guy Couldn’t Sing”: The only Frontman Eddie preferred in Van HalenbyMichael ThomasDecember 4, 2024 Van Halen’s legacy is defined by its electrifying energy and ability to create the ultimate party atmosphere, no…
Read More “I didn’t think I could ever do this”: The Song Clapton Called “Very Hard to Sing”byMichael ThomasDecember 4, 2024 Eric Clapton never claimed to be the world’s best singer, and that’s part of what made his career…
Read More ‘They Weren’t Into It’: Henley on the musicians who hated working with the EaglesbyMichael ThomasDecember 3, 2024 Working within the confines of the Eagles was never an easy task. Despite their sun-soaked anthems of Los…
Read More Everything Sounded the Fucking Same’: The One Album Ozzy Osbourne Wants Erased from historybyMichael ThomasDecember 3, 2024 Ozzy Osbourne has repeatedly defied the odds, clawing his way back from countless challenges to remain a rock…
Read More “That Didn’t Happen Often”: The Only Zeppelin Song with Jimmy Page on BassbyMichael ThomasDecember 3, 2024 Led Zeppelin’s lineup was a force of nature, with each member being a master of their craft. Robert…
Read More Why This Pink Floyd Song Is David Gilmour’s Favorite to Perform LivebyMichael ThomasDecember 3, 2024 David Gilmour, one of the most iconic guitarists of the ’60s and ’70s, has earned a permanent place…
Read More Why John Lennon Called This McCartney Song “Granny Shit”byMichael ThomasDecember 3, 2024 John Lennon and Paul McCartney once shared an unbreakable bond, both as friends and as collaborators. Together, they…
Read More ‘Plays like he’s got a broken hand’: Was Eddie Van Halen Really Better Than Jimmy Page?byMichael ThomasNovember 29, 2024 Few guitarists in history have received as much acclaim as Jimmy Page. The curly-haired mastermind behind Led Zeppelin…
Read More “An Overrated Midget”: Why Keith Richards just Couldn’t Stand PrincebyMichael ThomasNovember 29, 2024 Keith Richards, renowned for his sharp tongue and outspoken nature, has never been one to hold back when…
Read More “They Bored the Audience”: The reason angus young couldn’t stand led zeppelinbyMichael ThomasNovember 29, 2024 AC/DC stands as one of the most universally beloved rock bands, and it’s not hard to understand why.…
Read More “The Best Any of Us Ever Had”: Jimmy Page’s Pick for the Greatest Guitarist of All TimebyMichael ThomasNovember 28, 2024 Few guitarists can rival the legacy of Jimmy Page. As the creative force behind Led Zeppelin, he defined…
Read More A ‘Load of Shit’: The Stones album Richards and Mick Jagger hatedbyMichael ThomasNovember 28, 2024 Even the greatest bands can fall short at times, and The Rolling Stones are no exception. Despite their…
Read More “They’re a Great Joke”: The one Band Keith Richards regrets InfluencingbyMichael ThomasNovember 27, 2024 Music has a peculiar way of shaping itself around the listener. Some artists find their voices by emulating…
Read More ‘Unbelievably Stupid’: Jagger on the Song the Stones regretted CoveringbyMichael ThomasNovember 27, 2024 Pop music, with its endless evolution, is now regarded as an art form. But in its early days,…
Read More “Every f***ing thing we did, Mick does”: Lennon’s Scathing Diss Track on jaggerbyMichael ThomasNovember 24, 2024 The 1960s saw the rise of two colossal bands that defined the era: The Beatles and The Rolling…
Read More Bruce Springsteen’s Surprising Pick for His Favorite Beatle memberbyMichael ThomasNovember 24, 2024 The emergence of The Beatles wasn’t just a musical revolution; it was a cultural tidal wave that reshaped…
Read More “We Just Didn’t Click”: The Rock Icon that left Jagger UnimpressedbyMichael ThomasNovember 24, 2024 In rock and roll, chemistry often determines a band’s success. Throwing two legends into a room doesn’t guarantee…
Read More The Led Zeppelin Track That Shaped Slash’s Guitar LegacybyMichael ThomasNovember 24, 2024 Slash’s musical journey is deeply rooted in both British and American influences, a reflection of his unique upbringing.…
Read More “What a Joke!”: The Beatles track Jagger thought was “Absolute Bullshit”byMichael ThomasNovember 24, 2024 The rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones is more endearing in retrospect than contentious. Though the…
Read More ‘Limitless’: This top rated Musician Jagger Said “Outperformed Everyone”byMichael ThomasNovember 23, 2024 Mick Jagger has been around rock and roll long enough to see artists rise to fame only to…
Read More “Hated It for Years”: The Guns N Rose’s Song Slash Wanted to Erase from historybyMichael ThomasNovember 23, 2024 When a song surpasses the fame of the band that created it, the artist is often faced with…
Read More The Band Cobain Believed was ‘Just As Important as Led Zeppelin’byMichael ThomasNovember 23, 2024 When comparing the new school of rock to the old guard, it’s always a difficult task. For one,…
Read More “I hate them”: The Band Plant Slammed for Stealing His VoicebyMichael ThomasNovember 23, 2024 No artist can escape the profound impact of those who came before them. Every musician is shaped by…
Read More ” Fucking Impersonating Me?” Jagger Slams This Rock Star: “Just Rubbish and Bullshit”byMichael ThomasNovember 23, 2024 The definition of classic rock varies depending on who you ask. For some, it begins with Elvis Presley…
Read More “The Most Overrated Guitarist in History”: Angus Young Calls Clapton’s Legendary Reputation “A Mistake”byMichael ThomasNovember 22, 2024 Angus Young’s riffs are instantly recognizable—within a couple of notes, you know it’s him. It’s an accomplishment few…