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Michael Thomas

2004 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
03 August 2025

“We Were This Close”: What would a Beatles reunion have looked like?

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
“A Beatles reunion would ruin the whole Beatles thing.” — Paul McCartney After The Beatles split in 1970,…
03 August 2025

What ‘Comfortably Numb’ Means to Each of Us And to Pink Floyd

  • byMichael Thomas
Art hits people differently — that’s the beauty of it. One painting might bring someone peace, while another…
02 August 2025

How Black Sabbath Forged Their Sound and Created Heavy Metal

  • byMichael Thomas
In the late 1960s, rock music was loud, fast, and wild—but no one had ever heard anything quite…
02 August 2025

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Sony Settle ‘Dazed and Confused’ Lawsuit with Original Songwriter

  • byMichael Thomas
Songwriter Jake Holmes has officially reached a settlement with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, Warner Chappell Music, and…
01 August 2025

Elton John’s Tearful Farewell to Princess Diana

  • byMichael Thomas
elton john
On September 6, 1997, the world stood still. In Westminster Abbey, as millions watched with broken hearts, Elton…
01 August 2025

“Paranoid at the Palace”: King Charles’ Guards Honor Ozzy Osbourne in Unforgettable Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
In a moment that stunned tourists and lifelong fans alike, the Band of the Coldstream Guards shattered royal…
01 August 2025

Which Record Did Stevie Nicks Say “I Can’t Just Let This Go”?

  • byMichael Thomas
stevie nicks
For some artists, choosing a favorite album from their own discography is easy. For Stevie Nicks, it’s not.…
01 August 2025

Ozzy Osbourne laid to rest at home garden as Sharon, Elton John, and rock legends gather to say goodbye

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell brought together fans, family, and rock legends in a way only the “Prince of…
01 August 2025

David Gilmour’s IMAX Concert Film Premieres Sept 17

  • byMichael Thomas
There’s something timeless about his sound — and now, it’s captured in stone and sky.” David Gilmour, the…
31 July 2025

What Song Does the Prince of Darkness Called His Favorite?

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
When Black Sabbath emerged in 1968, there was no guidebook, no metal scene, and no roadmap for what…
31 July 2025

Is YUNGBLUD the Successor Ozzy Osbourne Always Hoped For?

  • byMichael Thomas
YUNGBLUD has long been known for his passionate energy, emotional honesty, and love for the legends who came…
31 July 2025

Kelly Osbourne’s Quiet Tribute: A Daughter’s Goodbye to the Prince of Darkness

  • byMichael Thomas
Kelly Osbourne came home to Birmingham today not just as a grieving daughter, but as a quiet reflection…
30 July 2025

A Final Bow in Birmingham: Ozzy Osbourne’s Emotional Farewell

  • byMichael Thomas
Today thousands of fans lined Birmingham’s Broad Street as the hearse carrying the late Ozzy Osbourne moved through…
30 July 2025

Not ‘November Rain’—Axl Picks a Surprising Favorite Song

  • byMichael Thomas
When people talk about Guns N’ Roses, they usually picture roaring guitars, wild vocals, and hard rock chaos…
30 July 2025

“A Silent Bassline Returns” — John Deacon Signs Queen Album for Special Cause

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
After more than two decades of near-total silence, Queen’s reclusive bassist John Deacon has made a rare gesture…
29 July 2025

Billy Joel Calls The Beatles’ “White Album” a “Collection of Half-Assed Songs”

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
Billy Joel has some strong opinions about The Beatles’ iconic 1968 self-titled double album, famously known as “The…
29 July 2025

“One Last Ride”: Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Procession Set for Birmingham

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral will be nothing short of legendary—a farewell as epic as the life he lived. The…
29 July 2025

“We Lost a Brother”—Depp Joins for Emotional Ozzy Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
As the world mourns the loss of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away at the age of 76, tributes…
28 July 2025

Megadeth Reveal Why They Missed Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Farewell Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
When Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath took their final bow at Villa Park in Birmingham, fans were treated…
28 July 2025

Jimmy Page’s 1957 Gretsch Guitar Heads to Auction After 50-Year Journey

  • byMichael Thomas
A guitar once owned by Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page is expected to fetch up to £50,000 ($70,000)…
28 July 2025

Sabotage Turns 50 Today: The Album That Almost Broke Sabbath

  • byMichael Thomas
Today marks the 50th anniversary of Sabotage, Black Sabbath’s fierce and frustrated sixth studio album — a record…
28 July 2025

Ozzy Osbourne Fans Cash In on Star’s Death by Selling ‘Free Gift’ from Final Gig

  • byMichael Thomas
In the wake of Ozzy Osbourne’s final “Back to the Beginning” concert at Villa Park, some fans are…
27 July 2025

A Humble Soul: Blackmore Pays Rare Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
In the days following Ozzy Osbourne’s passing, tributes have poured in from across the music world — even…
26 July 2025

Billy Corgan Proposes Annual Tribute Concert to Honor Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
Following the emotional farewell performance of Ozzy Osbourne at Birmingham’s Back to the Beginning concert, Billy Corgan is…
25 July 2025

Ozzy Osbourne’s Feud With Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Before Death

  • byMichael Thomas
In the summer of 2005, Ozzfest — the legendary traveling metal festival founded by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne…
25 July 2025

“I Lost the Best Friend I Ever Had”: Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence on Ozzy’s Death

  • byMichael Thomas
Kelly Osbourne has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the death of her father, legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne, calling…
25 July 2025

“He Was Everything” — Sharon Osbourne Remembers Her Life with Ozzy

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne was more than just the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath—he was one half of one of…
25 July 2025

“Like Meeting Jesus”: Ozzy Osbourne Reflects on Emotional Encounter with Paul McCartney

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne has always been larger than life—shocking, iconic, and unforgettable. But when it comes to his personal…
25 July 2025

“Goodbye Dear Friend”: Geezer Butler Pays Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy Osbourne’s death has left a deep wound in the heart of rock and roll, but nowhere is…
25 July 2025

“His Favorite”: The Song That Ozzy Osbourne Called “Perfect”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne surprised many when he revealed that his all‑time favorite song wasn’t one of his own tracks…
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