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Michael Thomas

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

Malcolm Young on the Bandmate AC/DC “Never Wanted” in the First Place

  • byMichael Thomas
malcolm
Being in a band is a lot like being in a marriage—there’s trust, chemistry, and an unspoken understanding…
27 March 2025

Heart’s Nancy Wilson Says : It’s “More Embarrassing” Than Ever to Be American

  • byMichael Thomas
nancy wilson
Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson isn’t holding back when it comes to her feelings about the state of America…
27 March 2025

“The Heart and Soul of It”: Bob Dylan on the One Musician Who’ll Live Forever!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
bob dylan
Fame is easy to achieve with the right mix of money and marketing, but true timelessness is another…
27 March 2025

‘A Slightly Unreal Moment’: Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood Reunite in the Studio for New Solo Project

  • byMichael Thomas
Fleetwood Mac
Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood have reunited in the studio, rekindling their creative partnership as Fleetwood works on…
27 March 2025

Morrissey Takes Aim at Sparks, Calls Them “Headless Palisades Savages”

  • byMichael Thomas
morrisey
Morrissey has once again taken aim at electronic duo Sparks, referring to them as “headless Palisades savages” in…
26 March 2025

“I Haven’t Thought About It… But It’s a Possibility”: Bob Weir on possible Grateful Dead Reunion

  • byMichael Thomas
greatful dead
Bob Weir has hinted that a Grateful Dead reunion could be on the table as the band approaches…
26 March 2025

Radiohead’s Management Hints at a Possible Tour—Is It Really Happening?

  • byMichael Thomas
radiohead
After months of speculation, it appears that Radiohead could finally be gearing up for a return. The band’s…
26 March 2025

“The Boss Joins the Party”—Bruce Springsteen to Perform at Patti Smith Tribute Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is officially joining the already star-studded lineup for the upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert at New…
26 March 2025

“They Got It from the Small Faces”—The Band That Shaped Led Zeppelin’s Style, According to Blackmore

  • byMichael Thomas
Ritchie Blackmore
On September 7, 1968, a crowd at the Gladsaxe Teen Club in Copenhagen expected to see The Yardbirds…
25 March 2025

What Sparked the Legendary Feud Between Lou Reed and Hunter S. Thompson?

  • byMichael Thomas
thompson and lou reed
In the early 2000s, Hunter S. Thompson found himself sitting in a bar in Woody Creek, Colorado, awaiting…
25 March 2025

AC/DC’s Best Tracks? Malcolm Young Says This Live Album Has It All

  • byMichael Thomas
AC/DC
Picture the scene: your house is a mess. You’re staring at a mountain of chores and you know…
25 March 2025

“Wrapped Up Like a Douche”: The Underrated Band Springsteen May Have Unintentionally Scared Into Stardom

  • byMichael Thomas
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars in music, filling stadiums and arenas worldwide. With millions…
25 March 2025

‘Lack of Purpose’ and ‘Dysfunctional’: Why This Legendary Guitarist Walked Away from joining The Stones

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
For any guitarist, joining The Rolling Stones in the mid-1970s seemed like a dream gig. They were already…
24 March 2025

“That’s Not Your Thing”: Why Jimi Hendrix Told Jeff Beck to Stop Playing the Blues!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
jeff beck
Blues music is the foundation of rock and roll. Even the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s, which felt…
24 March 2025

“I Had Done It Once, and Once Was Enough”—The Three Songs Dylan Knew He Could Never Write Again

  • byMichael Thomas
bob dylan
Bob Dylan was never one to overanalyze his own genius. His music, as he once put it, seemed…
24 March 2025

Why Don Henley Didn’t Want This Eagles Album to Have Any Hit Songs???

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
When The Beatles stormed America, they didn’t just bring their music—they changed the entire industry. The British Invasion…
24 March 2025

“We Should Send It to Adele”—When Billy Joel Almost Gave Away His First Song in Years

  • byMichael Thomas
Billy Joel
When Billy Joel released River of Dreams in 1993, he was still at the top of his game.…
23 March 2025

The Unexpected Artist Henry Rollins Called a “Musical Genius”!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Henry Rollins
Punk rock was built on rebellion. When the movement exploded in the mid-1970s, it aimed to tear down…
23 March 2025

“If I Felt Genuine Passion, I Gave It a Shot”: Cobain’s Favorite ’90s Albums

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
By the time Nirvana took over the rock scene, Kurt Cobain had already shaped his musical taste. He…
23 March 2025

“Like Two Stags Fighting” – Graham Nash on the Pure Toxic Masculinity in His Band

  • byMichael Thomas
nash
Crosby, Stills & Nash had a rare kind of chemistry—an almost magical blend of voices that defined the…
23 March 2025

“Far from Pleasant”: U.K. Subs Members Denied Entry to the U.S. for Punk Festival

  • byMichael Thomas
uk subs
The U.K. Subs were set to bring their legendary punk energy to Punk Invasion in Los Angeles, but…
21 March 2025

“I Wouldn’t Be Here Without Him” – The Drummer Who Inspired Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason

  • byMichael Thomas
nick mason
A drummer’s job is to provide consistency, driving the band forward while allowing space for flourishes. In Pink…
21 March 2025

Roger Daltrey Passes the Torch: Robert Smith to Curate 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts

  • byMichael Thomas
robert smith
The Cure’s Robert Smith has officially been announced as the curator for the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust concert…
21 March 2025

“That Did Not Feel Right”: Young Drops Platinum Tickets After Robert Smith Calls Out “Greedy” Prices

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young is taking a stand against overpriced concert tickets. After watching The Cure’s Robert Smith wage war…
20 March 2025

The One U2 Song Bono Says He Owes Everything To!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
bono
Music has a way of saving people. Fans often talk about how a song came to them at…
20 March 2025

The Guitar Genius Eddie thought Was “Too Good to Be Ignored”!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
eddie van halen
Most legendary musicians don’t need to constantly remind people of their skills. The best players know their abilities…
20 March 2025

“It’s Easy to See Why”—Why Springsteen Refused to Play This Classic live

  • byMichael Thomas
Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has built a career on delivering legendary live performances, with his electrifying energy and deep connection…
20 March 2025

“He’s on an Ego Trip”—The song Lee Roth Didn’t Want Van Halen to Record!!

  • byMichael Thomas
David Lee Roth
Eddie Van Halen’s brilliance wasn’t just about how fast he could play—it was about how he used his…
18 March 2025

From “A Bunch of Little Idiots” to Legends:The Band Liam Gallagher Couldn’t Stand but Everyone Else Copied

  • byMichael Thomas
liam (2)
Liam Gallagher has never been shy about sharing his opinions, and over the years, he’s taken aim at…
17 March 2025

Rock Star Roadie for a Day? Gene Simmons Is Charging Fans $12k to Be His Assistant for a Day

  • byMichael Thomas
simmons
Gene Simmons is offering hardcore fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—to become his personal assistant for a day. But if…
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