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Michael Thomas

1999 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
13 February

David Ellefson Says He Should Be Part of Megadeth’s Farewell Tour: “Any Reason That I’m Not There Now Is Unfounded, Untruthful and Unfair”

  • byMichael Thomas
Former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson has responded publicly to questions about his absence from the band’s ongoing farewell…
13 February

Pearl Jam Are Entering a New Era, Eddie Vedder Says — “We’re in the Lab, We’re Woodshedding”

  • byMichael Thomas
eddie
Legendary rock band Pearl Jam are gearing up for a fresh chapter in their decades-long career, according to…
12 February

“This Isn’t Perfect” — Kid Rock Defends Live Nation Partnership After Capitol Hill Testimony

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock is taking an unusual step for a major touring artist: he’s partnering with Live Nation and…
12 February

Billy Corgan Says Smashing Pumpkins Were the First Grunge Band to “Grow Up” Musically

  • byMichael Thomas
Billy corgan
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has offered a fresh take on his band’s place in rock history, arguing…
12 February

“That’s What Rock Should Be” — Ian Anderson on Why the Early Beatles Felt So Dangerous

  • byMichael Thomas
the beatles
Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson has opened up about one of the most formative musical experiences of his…
12 February

Rod Stewart Admits He Was “Terrified” to Sing One of His Biggest Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Even legends get nervous. Rod Stewart, the gravel-voiced rock icon whose career has spanned more than five decades,…
12 February

Following Brad Arnold’s Passing, “Here Without You” Returns to No. 1 as Fans Mourn Through Music

  • byMichael Thomas
In the wake of Brad Arnold’s passing, fans have found comfort in a song that has long carried…
12 February

Disturbed’s David Draiman Calls for “Radical” Unity Festival Featuring Bad Bunny And Kid Rock

  • byMichael Thomas
Dairman
Disturbed frontman David Draiman has proposed a strikingly broad idea meant to push back against political and cultural…
11 February

Simple Plan Announce 2026 “Bigger Than You Think! Tour – The Sequel!” With Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3

  • byMichael Thomas
Simple plan
Multi-platinum pop-punk veterans Simple Plan have officially unveiled their 2026 North American tour, Bigger Than You Think! Tour…
11 February

“How Is It Possible We Gave This Evil Man So Much Power?” Jack White Calls for Trump to Be Impeached And Jailed

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock musician Jack White has launched one of his most explosive public criticisms of President Donald Trump yet,…
11 February

Which Artists Have Canceled on Kid Rock’s ‘Rock the Country’ Festival So Far???

  • byMichael Thomas
The 2026 Rock the Country music festival, co-founded and headlined by Kid Rock, has faced growing turmoil in…
11 February

“We Will Not Back Down” — Rock The Country Issues Defiant Statement Amid Growing Controversy

  • byMichael Thomas
Organizers of the Rock the Country music festival — a touring event co-founded and headlined by Kid Rock…
11 February

Don Henley Reveals Surprise Eagles Song He Can’t Stand to Listen To

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
In a candid new interview, Don Henley, co-founder and longtime frontman of The Eagles, shared that there’s one…
11 February

Stewart Copeland Announces 2026 Spoken-Word Tour: ‘Have I Said Too Much’ Across 34 Cities

  • byMichael Thomas
Stewart Copeland — the legendary drummer and co-founder of The Police — has unveiled a major 2026 tour…
11 February

Blues Legend Buddy Guy Announces Big 2026 Tour Celebrating His 90th Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
Buddy Guy — one of the most influential figures in blues and rock history — has unveiled his…
11 February

Kid Rock Denies Lip-Syncing at Turning Point USA Halftime Show, Blames Sync Issues and Hits Back at Critics

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock is pushing back hard against the wave of criticism that followed his headline performance at Turning…
11 February

Turning Point USA Confirms Return of All-American Halftime Show at Super Bowl 2027

  • byMichael Thomas
Turning Point USA has confirmed it will host another alternative Super Bowl halftime show at next year’s Super…
10 February

Shinedown Clears Instagram Feed as Band Teases Major Announcement — What’s Going On?

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran rock band Shinedown left fans scratching their heads this week after wiping nearly all content from their…
10 February

“Worst Lip Sync Ever?”: Kid Rock Slammed for Lip-Syncing at TPUSA’s Alternative Super Bowl Halftime Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock’s highly marketed All-American Halftime Show — a conservative-leaning alternative performance streamed during Super Bowl LX —…
10 February

See Who Took The Stage At The 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame Bash In West Hollywood

  • byMichael Thomas
The 2026 Metal Hall Of Fame blowout bash brought together some of hard rock and heavy metal’s biggest…
09 February

Kid Rock Takes Aim at Bad Bunny: “He’s Dancing and Singing in Spanish — We Play Songs for People Who Love America”

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock has been one of the most outspoken figures in the build-up to the alternative All-American Halftime…
09 February

Kid Rock Did Something No One Expected at the Turning Point USA Halftime Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock headlined Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8, 2026) — a…
09 February

‘Respect the Song’: Charlie Puth’s National Anthem Stuns Super Bowl LX Crowd

  • byMichael Thomas
Charlie Puth brought a stirring and memorable performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” to the stage at Super Bowl…
09 February

“A Killer Record” Is Ready: Slash Delays New Conspirators Album for Guns N’ Roses Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
Slash has officially pulled back the curtain on what’s next for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators…
09 February

“An ‘Alternative’ Halftime or a Protest Stage?” Kid Rock’s TPUSA Show Sparks Backlash During Super Bowl Weekend

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
The conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA staged its All-American Halftime Show on Super Bowl LX Sunday as an…
09 February

Turning Point USA Streams All-American Halftime Show With Kid Rock as Alternative to NFL’s Bad Bunny Performance

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, conservative activist group Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted a highly publicized alternative…
09 February

Green Day Kicks Off Super Bowl LX With Explosive Medley of Hits— FULL SETLIST

  • byMichael Thomas
Green Day electrified the 2026 Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, delivering…
09 February

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong Urges ICE Agents to ‘Quit Your Sh–ty Job’ during Super Bowl Pre-Show

  • byMichael Thomas
Green Day’s frontman Billie Joe Armstrong delivered a striking political message to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
08 February

Kid Rock’s Rock The Country Festival Cancel Shows After Mass Artist Dropouts

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
The Rock The Country music festival co-founded by Kid Rock has canceled its Anderson, South Carolina stop after…
08 February

JOURNEY’s JONATHAN CAIN Drops Faith-Driven Solo Single, ‘Only A Prayer Away’

  • byMichael Thomas
Jonathan Cain — the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame songwriter and longtime keyboardist for Journey — has…
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