Michael Thomas

Although David Gilmour wasn’t part of Pink Floyd’s original lineup, his entry into the band in 1968—initially to…

In the latest political clash between rock icons and the former U.S. president, Neil Young has come to…

By the mid-1970s, hard rock had become a brutal arena. Every band was locked in a battle not…

In 1960s London, rock and roll wasn’t just exploding—it was competing with itself. You couldn’t walk a block…

Rock and roll was never meant to stay in one lane. While early legends like Chuck Berry and…

Mark Knopfler might carry the reputation of being one of rock’s more soft-spoken icons, but don’t let the…

Jimmy Page isn’t just a rock star — he’s rock ‘n’ roll sorcery incarnate. As the sonic architect…

Any time a legendary band calls it quits, there’s a certain weight that comes crashing down with it.…

Bruce Springsteen’s long-running feud with Donald Trump has sparked plenty of headlines over the years—but now it’s starting…

The 5 Biggest Controversies of Bruce Springsteen’s Career Bruce Springsteen has long stood as an emblem of American…

Bruce Springsteen has never been one to bite his tongue—and during recent shows in Manchester, he made his…

For countless kids discovering music, there’s a moment when the dream crystallizes: to be just like the artists…

Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has joined a growing wave of rock legends voicing support for Bruce…

Bruce Springsteen has always carried the American spirit deep in his bones. Though critics and politicians have tried…

As one of rock’s most iconic guitarists, Jimmy Page is almost as legendary for his gear as he…

Being a perfectionist in music is a double-edged sword. It can lead to groundbreaking artistry, but also frustration…

On the surface, Eddie Van Halen and David Gilmour couldn’t be more different as guitarists. Van Halen brought…

Jimmy Page never responded well to creative restrictions. While Led Zeppelin operated under the guise of a group…

Syd Barrett’s time in the spotlight was remarkably brief but extraordinarily influential. Though Pink Floyd only formed in…

David Bowie often walked the tightrope between brilliance and bewilderment. In every era, he pushed boundaries—sometimes ahead of…

Recording in the studio can be a daunting process, especially for new bands trying to replicate their live…

When Bruce Springsteen took on Bob Dylan’s ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’, the result wasn’t just a cover—it was…

Rock and roll has always thrived on near-misses and alternate realities—the kind of moments where the entire course…

Brian Johnson’s identity is inseparable from his musical passions. As the powerhouse vocalist of AC/DC, his raspy Geordie…

As his time with Pink Floyd neared its end, Syd Barrett had become a shadow of the imaginative…

Crafting a hit song often requires a musician to trust their instincts. While a killer riff might sound…

From the moment Dire Straits dropped their debut album, they had the music world’s attention. Their sound was…

By the time the 1970s were drawing to a close, Led Zeppelin had evolved far beyond their blues-rock…

For all the debates about which band reigns supreme in rock history, few opinions carry as much weight…

Bruce Springsteen once said he hoped listeners would experience his music the same way he experienced Highway 61…