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Michael Thomas

2000 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
29 December 2025

The ’80s Chart-Topper Rod Stewart Said No To: “Did He Even Listen?”

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart is one of rock and pop’s most enduring voices: raspy, expressive, and unmistakable. From Maggie May…
29 December 2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd Have ‘About 30 Songs’ Written With Gary Rossington Waiting in the Wings

  • byMichael Thomas
For Lynyrd Skynyrd, moving forward without Gary Rossington has been both unavoidable and deeply emotional. The band’s founding…
29 December 2025

“Not Everyone Can Afford It”: Vinnie Vincent Defends $200 Price Tag on New CD Single

  • byMichael Thomas
Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has stirred controversy after defending the unusually high price tag on his latest…
29 December 2025

Oasis Score the Second-Biggest Tour of 2025, Outselling Beyoncé in Ticket Numbers

  • byMichael Thomas
Oasis’ long-awaited reunion tour has turned into one of the biggest live music events of the year, and…
28 December 2025

Ten Kate Bush Albums: Nine You Must Hear, One You should definitely Skip

  • byMichael Thomas
kate bush
Kate Bush stands as one of the most singular and influential figures in modern music, a British singer‑songwriter…
28 December 2025

Dave Mustaine Opens Up About Hand Condition Making Megadeth Riffs “Really Painful to Play”

  • byMichael Thomas
Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine has offered one of the most candid explanations yet for why the iconic thrash…
28 December 2025

Lemmy Kilmister: Remembering the Man Who Lived Rock ’n’ Roll to the End

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
On the death anniversary of Ian “Lemmy” Kilmister, the world pauses to remember more than just a rock…
28 December 2025

“People Are Beginning to Take Me Seriously At Last”: Wolfgang Van Halen Feels Finally Seen as His Own Artist

  • byMichael Thomas
Wolfgang Van Halen has spent most of his life standing in the shadow of one of rock music’s…
28 December 2025

Zak Starkey Is Still “Confused” After Being Fired — Twice — by The Who

  • byMichael Thomas
Zak Starkey, the longtime drummer for The Who and son of Beatles legend Ringo Starr, says he’s still…
28 December 2025

Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist and Keyboardist for The Cure, Dies at 65

  • byMichael Thomas
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboard player for influential British rock band The Cure, has died at…
26 December 2025

“I’m Just Standing There Strumming a Chord”: Pete Townshend on The Who’s Real Lead Guitar Player

  • byMichael Thomas
pete
Pete Townshend is widely celebrated as one of rock’s most influential guitarists — a rhythm powerhouse whose windmill…
26 December 2025

Paul Stanley Says New KISS Music Is “Possible” After Touring Retirement

  • byMichael Thomas
Never say never when it comes to KISS. Even after bringing their long-running touring career to a close,…
26 December 2025

James Hetfield Says One Band Is the Most Timeless He’s Ever Heard — Here’s Who It Is

  • byMichael Thomas
James Hetfield, the longtime frontman of Metallica, has never been shy about sharing his musical influences — but…
26 December 2025

Lemmy Says This Bassist Was “the Best on the Face of the Earth” — and Here’s Why

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
Lemmy Kilmister — the late frontman and bass force behind Motörhead — didn’t just redefine what it meant…
26 December 2025

The Hard Rock Band That Tried to Convince Don Henley to Join: “We Want You”

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Long before the Eagles became one of rock’s defining bands, Don Henley had already carved out a reputation…
25 December 2025

How a Christmas Heartbreak Inspired George Michael to Write “Last Christmas”

  • byMichael Thomas
Few holiday songs have resonated as deeply — or as universally — as “Last Christmas.” Released in 1984…
25 December 2025

Pink Floyd Drops First Official “Wish You Were Here” Video — 50 Years After Its Release

  • byMichael Thomas
david gilmour
Pink Floyd has officially released a long-awaited music video for their classic song “Wish You Were Here,” arriving…
25 December 2025

The one Metallica Track James Hetfield Admits He “Regrets Singing”

  • byMichael Thomas
Metallica’s vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield has never shied away from honesty — in his lyrics, in…
25 December 2025

Gene Simmons Opens up— Seeing Ace Frehley in an Open Casket Was “Heartbreaking”

  • byMichael Thomas
gene simmons
KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has opened up about the deep emotional pain he experienced after the death and…
25 December 2025

The Black Crowes Announce Full 2026 Tour Ahead of Guns N’ Roses Stadium Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Southern rock veterans The Black Crowes have laid out an extensive slate of live performances for 2026, taking…
25 December 2025

“I Don’t Have Netflix”: Ian Gillan Had No Idea Deep Purple’s Classic Was Used in Stranger Things

  • byMichael Thomas
Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan was caught completely off-guard when he learned that one of the band’s most…
24 December 2025

“If They Ever Asked, I’d Be There”: Taylor Momsen Reflects on Soundgarden’s Future After Rock Hall Night

  • byMichael Thomas
When Soundgarden were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the moment carried a weight that…
24 December 2025

The Rolling Stones Album Mick Jagger Refused to Tour — and Why He Called It a “Nightmare”

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
Even rock’s greatest legends have their rough patches — and for The Rolling Stones, one of the most…
24 December 2025

Graham Bonnet Denies Lip-Sync accusations, Calls Current Alcatrazz Lineup “Laughable” and “Terrible”

  • byMichael Thomas
Veteran singer Graham Bonnet has fired back at recent criticisms aimed at his vocal performances with his current…
24 December 2025

YUNGBLUD Wins Best British Artist at the 2025 Rock Sound Awards

  • byMichael Thomas
YUNGBLUD has added another major accolade to his fast-growing legacy, taking home Best British Artist at the 2025…
23 December 2025

Evanescence Confirms New Album for 2026: “I’m Really Excited About It,” Says Amy Lee

  • byMichael Thomas
Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee has officially confirmed that the band’s long-awaited sixth studio album will arrive in 2026,…
23 December 2025

Steve Hackett Announces Extensive 2026 “Best Of Genesis & Solo Gems” Tour Across the Globe

  • byMichael Thomas
hackett
Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett — celebrated for his groundbreaking work with Genesis in the early 1970s and his…
23 December 2025

Dave Murray Turns a Year Older: Celebrating the Heart of Iron Maiden’s Guitar Sound

  • byMichael Thomas
While some guitar heroes command attention through volume and spectacle, Dave Murray built his legacy through feel, melody,…
23 December 2025

The Song That Pushed Bruce Springsteen to Become a Lead Guitar Player

  • byMichael Thomas
bruce
Long before Bruce Springsteen became known as The Boss — the storyteller, the showman, and one of rock’s…
23 December 2025

Peter Criss Denies Asking Fans to Pay $1,000 for Digital Download of His New Solo Album

  • byMichael Thomas
peter criss
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss has emphatically denied reports suggesting he was charging fans $1,000 for a digital…
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