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Michael Thomas

2002 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
07 December 2025

Gene Simmons and KISS Honored by Trump at the 2025 Kennedy Center

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
On 6 December 2025, the Oval Office at the White House became the unlikely stage for one of…
07 December 2025

Listen to “Wild Woman” as Aerosmith, Yungblud and Lainey Wilson Collide in a Wild New Collaboration

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock veterans Aerosmith have joined modern renegade Yungblud and rising country star Lainey Wilson for a bold new…
05 December 2025

Paul Rodgers Says He “Dodged a Bullet” by Skipping Rock Hall Ceremony

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Rodgers, iconic singer and frontman of Bad Company, decided not to participate in the band’s 2025 Rock…
05 December 2025

“He Deserved Better”: Fans Outrage as Birmingham Rejects Proposal To Rename Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Birmingham Airport will not be renamed in honor of Ozzy Osbourne, despite calls from fans and some public…
05 December 2025

The Sheepdogs Announce New Album: Keep Out Of The Storm

  • byMichael Thomas
Canadian roots-rock band The Sheepdogs are gearing up to release their eighth studio album, Keep Out Of The…
05 December 2025

Rod Stewart Brings His Iconic “One Last Time” Tour to Athens for the First Time

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart is bringing his legendary live show to Greece for the very first time — and fans…
05 December 2025

“After All Those Years, He Took My Hand and He Said Three Words I’ll Never Forget”: George Harrison’s Final Goodbye to Paul McCartney

  • byMichael Thomas
harrison
In a quiet Los Angeles hospital room, George Harrison lay frail but fully conscious. Time had taken its…
05 December 2025

“I Know Fucking Rock When I Hear It, These Are Not Rock Bands… just Sub‑Emo trash, So Fuck Off”: Lemmy Kilmister Slams Radiohead

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
Lemmy Kilmister never struggled to express himself. By the late 2000s, he had watched rock music evolve into…
05 December 2025

How Little Richard Invented Rock and Roll and Changed Music Forever

  • byMichael Thomas
Little Richard’s story is one of raw genius, audacity, and transformation. Born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5,…
04 December 2025

Listen to Guns N’ Roses’ Newly released Tracks “Nothin’” and “Atlas” !!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses have reignited excitement among fans with the release of two new tracks,…
04 December 2025

BBC Announces Hamburg Days, The Beatles’ Early Days to Life in Gritty New Biopic Series

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
The BBC has officially green‑lit a six‑part drama series titled Hamburg Days, set to chronicle The Beatles’ formative…
04 December 2025

“A Cheap Fake, A Pile of Confusion, Not a Real Rebel – Just Kurt’s Money” in John Lydon’s Most Brutal Takedown on Courtney Love

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
John Lydon has spent nearly five decades as one of rock’s most confrontational figures, and his opinions still…
04 December 2025

Marty Friedman opens up on Leaving Megadeth: “I Had Nothing Left to Give the Band … and They Had Nothing Left for Me”

  • byMichael Thomas
Marty Friedman has opened up about his decision to leave Megadeth, calling it a painful but necessary step.…
04 December 2025

Legendary Guitarist Phil Upchurch Dead at 84

  • byMichael Thomas
News has broken that longtime guitarist and session legend Phil Upchurch has died at the age of 84.…
04 December 2025

Jack & Kelly Osbourne gibes emotional tribute to Ozzy on What Would’ve Been His 77th Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
On December 3, 2025, Jack Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne paid tribute to their father Ozzy Osbourne on what…
04 December 2025

Scorpions Mark 60 Years: Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine Reflect on the Journey

  • byMichael Thomas
  This year, Scorpions celebrate an incredible milestone: six decades of rock, riffs, and global influence. Founding guitarist…
04 December 2025

Fans Fill Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Wall with Messages of Love on His 77th Birthday

  • byMichael Thomas
To mark the 77th birthday of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, a special tribute wall has been unveiled in…
04 December 2025

Why Aerosmith Replaced Joe Perry on Some Get Your Wings Tracks — What Really Happened

  • byMichael Thomas
The 1974 album Get Your Wings by Aerosmith is often lauded as the record where the band began…
04 December 2025

“The Sound of Stax”: Guitar Legend Steve Cropper Has Passed Away at 82

  • byMichael Thomas
Soul and R&B history lost one of its greatest guitarists today, as legendary sideman and songwriter Steve Cropper…
03 December 2025

Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Using Her Song in ICE Video: “Evil and Disgusting”

  • byMichael Thomas
Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House for using her song “Juno” in a controversial social media…
03 December 2025

Peter Hook Celebrates 50 Years With Major Manchester Retrospective Gig

  • byMichael Thomas
Legendary bassist Peter Hook is marking an impressive milestone — 50 years in music — with a retrospective…
03 December 2025

The B-52s Surprise Fans With 2026 Tour Dates and Las Vegas Return

  • byMichael Thomas
The B-52s will hit the road again in 2026, marking another lively chapter for one of America’s most…
03 December 2025

Mammoth Announces First-Ever 2026 North American Headlining Run

  • byMichael Thomas
Alternative rock band Mammoth have confirmed their first official headlining shows in North America for 2026 — a…
03 December 2025

Megadeth Shakes Up Fans With 2026 Tour and Unexpected Country Song Debut

  • byMichael Thomas
Thrash legends Megadeth have officially announced a major European tour for 2026 — and with it comes something…
03 December 2025

Phish Confirm 2026 Sphere Residency With Nine New Dates

  • byMichael Thomas
Phish have unveiled a fresh batch of 2026 concert dates, confirming their return to Las Vegas for another…
02 December 2025

Fans Erupt as Aerosmith and Yungblud Tease Possible Lainey Wilson Project

  • byMichael Thomas
Rock veterans Aerosmith and genre-blending rocker Yungblud have raised excitement by hinting at a potential collaboration with country…
02 December 2025

Why Paul Stanley Says This One KISS Album Was “Painful from Day One”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul Stanley recently opened up about one of the most challenging periods in KISS’s career — calling a…
02 December 2025

Foo Fighters Set to Rock Australia — Countdown Hints at 2026 Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
The Foo Fighters are teasing a return Down Under, with hints pointing to a brand-new Australian tour. On…
02 December 2025

“If You Don’t Enjoy It, Retire but Stop Bleeding on About How Miserable Your Life Is”: Noel Gallagher’s Brutal Take on Radiohead

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher, former Oasis guitarist and chief songwriter, has once again stirred debate with his candid—and brutally honest—views…
02 December 2025

Ozzy Osbourne Merch Sparks Uproar After Alleged Roger Waters “Diss Shirt” Surfaces

  • byMichael Thomas
roger Waters
Fans and media stirred up after reports that Ozzy Osbourne’s official merchandise store listed a T-shirt apparently aimed…
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