03 October Coldplay Announces Retirement After Releasing 12th Album byMichael Thomas Coldplay, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 21st century, has confirmed they will stop releasing…
03 October Michael Anthony: The Backbone of Van Halen You Never Knew byMichael Thomas Anyone in Van Halen without the last name “Van Halen” had to work twice as hard to get…
03 October Richards on His Secret Inspiration: ‘One of the Best in the World!’ byMichael Thomas When discussing the greatest guitarists, the crucial role of rhythm often gets overlooked. While many aspire to shred…
03 October Mugged for Music: How Paul McCartney Created Band on the Run byMichael Thomas Creating a record often requires artists to spend countless hours honing their craft before they step into the…
03 October “Rock N’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution”: Legacy of Bon Scott Lives On byMichael Thomas Bon Scott was the embodiment of rock and roll. As the lead singer of AC/DC, he not only…
03 October Why On the Beach Remains Neil Young’s Rawest Masterpiece byMichael Thomas Most artists don’t think about their legacy while writing songs. Many timeless anthems simply capture a moment, allowing…
03 October Grohl’s Hidden Gem: The Soundtrack That Soothes the Soul byMichael Thomas Creating an album that stands the test of time is a dream for many artists. A record that…
03 October ‘You Can Make a Load of Shit, So Can We’: Richards on The Beatles byMichael Thomas The Rolling Stones have never pretended to be perfect. For a long time, they were seen as the…
03 October Paul Stanley Slams Cream’s Reunion: ‘They Were Miserable’ byMichael Thomas When Kiss first exploded onto the music scene, many struggled to grasp the hype. Sure, their music fit…
03 October Why Jimi Hendrix Wasn’t Impressed by Led Zeppelin? byMichael Thomas Jimi Hendrix was a unifying force in the rock world, admired by nearly everyone, including the biggest names…
02 October How a Pink Floyd Hit Became Elton John’s Anthem of Hope byMichael Thomas For over sixty years, Elton John has remained a constant force in the music world, exceeding every expectation…
02 October How ‘Teddy Boy’ Became a Symbol of McCartney’s Solo Journey byMichael Thomas Emerging from the suburbs of Liverpool in 1960, The Beatles had no idea what awaited them in the…
02 October “This Is Awful”: Townshend’s Surprising Take on The Who’s Iconic Track byMichael Thomas Pete Townshend of The Who is known for his candid opinions, particularly regarding his own band’s music. While…
02 October Why Bob Dylan Called Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ a ‘Cop-Out? byMichael Thomas Looking back at the relationship between two of the biggest icons of the 1960s—The Beatles and Bob Dylan—feels…
02 October Kurt Cobain’s Hidden Gem: The Story Behind “Love Buzz” byMichael Thomas Every musician dreams of landing that pivotal record deal. At first, attracting even one fan seems daunting, but…
02 October Springsteen vs. Zeppelin: Why ‘The Boss’ Wasn’t Impressed? byMichael Thomas The goal of any major artist is to surpass those who came before them. While there are countless…
02 October “After the Thrill is Gone”: The Song That Exposed the Eagles’ Inner Chaos byMichael Thomas In the 1970s rock scene, success often went hand in hand with turmoil, and the Eagles were no…
02 October Paul McCartney Admits: “John Made My Image Worse Than It Is” byMichael Thomas For any rock star, looking cool isn’t just a gimmick—it’s crucial. If you’re not seen as a trendsetter,…
01 October Simmons on Criticism :’I’m Comfortable Being Called an Asshole’ byMichael Thomas Gene Simmons is unapologetic about his reputation and even embraces the label of “Asshole.” In a recent interview…
01 October “New Wave Influence”: How Rush Reinvented Rock in the ’80s byMichael Thomas When it comes to songwriting, rock bands often face a choice: stick with a winning formula or embrace…
01 October “I Walked Out Naked on Stage”: Ian Gillan’s Epic Poncho Stunt! byMichael Thomas Ian Gillan, legendary frontman for Deep Purple and former Black Sabbath vocalist, has seen his fair share of…
01 October “I Hated It for Years”: Slash’s Take on Guns N’ Roses’ Biggest Hit byMichael Thomas When a song transcends the band that created it, musicians often face a dilemma: embrace its success or…
01 October Unplugged: The Real Reason Pat Smear Left Foo Fighters byMichael Thomas Pat Smear’s departure from Foo Fighters raised many eyebrows among fans, prompting questions about the reasons behind his…
01 October “Pure Emotion”: The Only Voice That Touched Keith Richards Heart byMichael Thomas The human voice is the most powerful means of expressing emotions. While instrumentals can evoke feelings, it’s the…
01 October ‘Imagine Singing Along Until You Got It Right’: Plant’s Surprising Favorite Song byMichael Thomas Robert Plant’s legendary status among rock fans is nearly unmatched. As the iconic frontman of Led Zeppelin, Plant…
01 October Neil Young to MTV: What Does the ‘M’ Stand For: Music or Money? byMichael Thomas Neil Young is often described as “principled” for a reason. Throughout his long career, the Canadian singer-songwriter has…