An Iconic Band That Would Have Claimed The Beatles’ Crown if they Never Existed byMichael Thomas On February 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived in the United States, embarking on a journey that would establish… Read More
Read More AC/DC with Brian Johnson vs. Axl Rose: Which Era Rocks Harder?byMichael ThomasNovember 4, 2024 AC/DC has undergone significant changes since the recording of “Rock or Bust” in 2014, particularly regarding its lead…
Read More “I can’t do that”: The only guitarist Gilmour thought is better than himbyMichael ThomasNovember 4, 2024 Performing in front of one’s idols can be a daunting experience for any artist. Even the most revered…
Read More ‘Mock Mainstream Rock’: One Iconic Track Cobain Wrote to Take Down Guns N’ RosesbyMichael ThomasNovember 4, 2024 In the early 1990s, grunge emerged as a powerful force in American rock, breaking away from the overblown,…
Read More “Plays with Great Taste”: The Guitarist Who “Outshines All,” According to Ritchie BlackmorebyMichael ThomasNovember 4, 2024 Few guitarists can claim as much influence on the instrument’s evolution as Ritchie Blackmore. Like many of his…
Read More “Hendrix ‘Too Sloppy’; Clapton’s the Real Deal”: Eddie On Greatest Guitarist of all TimebyMichael ThomasNovember 4, 2024 Throughout music history, rivalries have flared up between artists, sometimes playful, sometimes tense. When it comes to guitar…
Read More “They were Just a Vocal Band”: Richards on Why The Beatles Couldn’t Match The StonesbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Throughout the 1960s, The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards could never escape the impact of The Beatles. As one…
Read More “It hurt me”: The Shocking Artist Lennon Compared McCartney tobyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Paul McCartney stands as an unparalleled songwriter, renowned for his role as a key creative force behind The…
Read More ‘The Most Overrated Bands in Rock History’: Angus Young Slams Led Zeppelin and The Rolling StonesbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 There’s truly no one like AC/DC. This iconic band reignited the fun and swagger of rock ‘n’ roll…
Read More The Band Eric Burdon Claimed Outshines The Beatles and The Rolling StonesbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 As the lead singer of The Animals, Eric Burdon witnessed the vibrant British music scene of the 1960s…
Read More “The Rest? Not So Much”: The only Beatles song Zappa likedbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Frank Zappa once boldly proclaimed, “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible,” a mantra that underscores…
Read More “Lack of Originality”: Ritchie Blackmore’s Bold Take on A legendary BandbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Standing out in the music industry requires a unique blend of talent, self-belief, and a hint of bravado.…
Read More How Jeff Beck Almost Joined Pink Floyd and The Rolling StonesbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 It’s no surprise that Jeff Beck, the legendary guitar virtuoso, received numerous offers to join various bands throughout…
Read More Not Les Paul, Not Fender: The Only Guitarist Eddie Van Halen Eddie Van Halen said was “at the top of my list”byMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 The debate over rock’s greatest guitarists is a lively one, with legends like Les Paul, Jimmy Page, and…
Read More ‘Bigger Than Beatles?’: Noel on Oasis and The Beatles ComparisonbyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 In a candid recent interview, Noel Gallagher expressed his discomfort with the frequent comparisons drawn between Oasis and…
Read More 1 “About My Life”: The Only Linkin Park Track Chester Called His FavoritebyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Chester Bennington’s ability to share his struggles through music made him a unique voice in rock, and his…
Read More From Jagger to Simmons: 5 Musicians Who Thought Nirvana ‘Sucked’byMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 The Seattle grunge movement revolutionized alternative rock, with Nirvana standing at the forefront. Emerging in the late 1980s,…
Read More ‘The Cheap Shot’: When Felder tried to Sabotage Henley’s LegacybyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 When it comes to band breakups, not every former member holds a soft spot for their old friends.…
Read More ‘It’s All Pose, Nothing to Do with Music’: The Stones’ Harsh Take on BowiebyMichael ThomasNovember 2, 2024 Although David Bowie rocketed to fame as the eccentric alien persona of Ziggy Stardust, he had humble beginnings.…
Read More The Smiths’ Most Heartbreaking Anthem of All TimebyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 No one combines musical duality quite like The Smiths. Their unique ability to fuse somber, introspective lyrics with…
Read More The Nirvana Anthem Kurt Cobain called an “Embarrassment ”byMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 No band embodies grunge quite like Nirvana, and no song encapsulates that essence better than “Smells Like Teen…
Read More The Only Track That Convinced Glyn Johns to Work with The EaglesbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 The Eagles’ evolution from their humble beginnings to rock titans can be attributed to many influences, but none…
Read More AC/DC’s Angus Young: ‘I’d Yawn My Head Off’ at a Rolling Stones ConcertbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 Although many fans label AC/DC as a heavy metal band, they truly embody the essence of classic rock.…
Read More ‘We’ve Always Hated Each Other’: Five Musicians Who Never Liked Eddie Van HalenbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 To make an omelette, you have to crack a few eggs. While this saying isn’t usually taken literally,…
Read More 1 From Led Zeppelin to The Smiths’: Why Fans Will Never See These Iconic Bands ReunitebyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 From Fugazi to Pink Floyd, countless bands have left fans wishing for a reunion. Musicians, with their strong…
Read More Why Keith Richards Said The Beatles Weren’t a ‘Real Band’ Like The StonesbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 When it comes to classic rock, choosing between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones feels like the ultimate…
Read More ‘That Is Not Us’: The Only Led Zeppelin Song Page and Bonham Couldn’t StandbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 Led Zeppelin, like most rock bands, faced its share of disagreements. Rising to the heights of fame left…
Read More “They Don’t Have It”: Noel Gallagher on Why McCartney and Harrison Aren’t Real Rock StarsbyMichael ThomasNovember 1, 2024 Being a talented musician and being a rock star are two different things entirely. Someone may have a…
Read More Why Is Steuart Smith Still Not an Official Member Of The Eagle?byMichael ThomasOctober 31, 2024 Steuart Smith has played a pivotal role in the Eagles since stepping in for Don Felder, yet he…
Read More The Best and Worst Tracks of AC/DC, according to Angus YoungbyMichael ThomasOctober 31, 2024 AC/DC stands as one of the most legendary bands in hard rock, emerging from Australia but deeply influenced…
Read More 5 Tracks That Make You Wonder If The Beatles were Really Overrated?byMichael ThomasOctober 31, 2024 The question “Were The Beatles overrated?” frequently pops up in music discussions. The Fab Four often receive accolades…