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Michael Thomas

2005 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
28 June 2025

‘Just Tell Him to Get Out’: The Sad Final Notes of Brian Jones with The Rolling Stones

  • byMichael Thomas
“No Stones without Jones,” fans once shouted. But by 1969, it was clear to everyone—Brian Jones had become…
27 June 2025

“I’ll Leave It at That”: The rock albums Keith Richards refused to listen to

  • byMichael Thomas
keith richards
It’s nearly impossible for artists to keep up with everything new happening in the music world. Touring and…
27 June 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Physical Graffiti’: Jason Bonham Extends Date For Tribute Tour

  • byMichael Thomas
Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, is bringing the thunder back on the road…
27 June 2025

Brian Wilson’s Cause of Death Revealed!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Two weeks after the passing of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, new details have emerged about the cause…
27 June 2025

“I’d Be Honoured, But I Couldn’t”: Ozzy Osbourne wants to duet with Paul McCartney

  • byMichael Thomas
Ozzy osbourne
Even after decades as the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne still has musical dreams left unfulfilled—and at the…
26 June 2025

“He Was Looming in Front of Me”: Keith Richards Haunted by Brian Jones While Recording the Stones’ Blues Revival

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
In 2016, The Rolling Stones returned to their roots with Blue & Lonesome, a raw blues album that…
26 June 2025

David Gilmour on Jeff Beck: “It Would’ve Been Explosive—Then Over”

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Before David Gilmour stepped in to fill the void left by Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd had their sights…
26 June 2025

“My Biggest Mistake”: David Gilmour’s Regret Over Pink Floyd’s Final Album

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
After decades of triumphs, turbulence, and transformative music, David Gilmour finally said goodbye to the world of Pink…
26 June 2025

When Richard Wright Stole the Show… on an Album He Never Wanted to Hear Again

  • byMichael Thomas
richards
The true mark of a classic album lies in its ability to stand the test of time. Some…
25 June 2025

The one Zeppelin Song that left Jimmy Page “worried”

  • byMichael Thomas
When it comes to Led Zeppelin, it’s hard not to think of them as the untouchable titans of…
25 June 2025

“I Don’t Need the Money”: Why Robert Plant Walked Out on Led Zeppelin’s Comeback

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
When legendary bands reunite, fans often expect magic. But the truth is, getting back together isn’t as easy…
22 June 2025

The one album David Gilmour was obsessed with

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
David Gilmour has long stood at the summit of classic rock, his name etched alongside icons like Jimi…
22 June 2025

“They Were Laughable”: Why Hendrix Couldn’t Stand Early Pink Floyd

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Psychedelic rock as we know it didn’t quite exist when Jimi Hendrix was alive. Sure, the seeds had…
22 June 2025

“I Thought It Was Superb”: The One Band Jimmy Page Couldn’t Ignore

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Jimmy Page isn’t just a rock icon—he’s one of the architects of modern music. The legendary Led Zeppelin…
22 June 2025

“It Was Too Good”: The artist Jimmy Page Admits He Couldn’t Compete

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Jimmy Page is more than a legendary guitarist — he’s practically a mythic figure in rock history. From…
22 June 2025

The One Old Track that still gives Jimmy Page” The Chills”

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Before Jimmy Page became the architect of Led Zeppelin’s thunderous sound, before his riffs changed rock forever, he…
22 June 2025

The classic Pink Floyd album David Gilmour couldn’t listen to:”Too boring”

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Arguing over the most talented member of Pink Floyd is like debating the best Beatles song—everyone has a…
21 June 2025

The Pink Floyd’s Classic Albums, Gilmour Says are Overrated

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
In the world of rock, few bands manage to strike a balance between mainstream superstardom and cult-like devotion…
20 June 2025

Blackmore Calls Out Zeppelin’s “Stolen” Sound while Deep Purple Were No Saints Either

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
On September 7th, 1968, a night that would change rock history quietly began at the Gladsaxe Teen Club…
20 June 2025

“Too Special to Risk”: The Song Led Zeppelin Shelved for 38 Years

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
When John Paul Jones walked into that tiny, amplifier-crammed basement on Gerrard Street—now deep in the heart of…
20 June 2025

The Iconic Singer Who Turned Down Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
There are only a handful of bands that sit permanently at rock’s Mount Olympus. The Beatles, The Rolling…
20 June 2025

“That Was the Hardest to Record”: Jimmy Page Reveals the Zeppelin Track That Nearly Broke Him

  • byMichael Thomas
Supergroups are rarely given the luxury of growing pains. The moment you bring together a few legends, fans…
19 June 2025

“That Album Captures It All”: Jimmy Page Names the Only Zeppelin Record That Got Everything Right

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Even the best rock bands stumble once in a while. Some artists swear every album they’ve made is…
19 June 2025

“I Wrote That Song”: Jimmy Page Sued Over Led Zeppelin Classic

  • byMichael Thomas
By the time Led Zeppelin dropped in 1969, Jimmy Page wasn’t some wide-eyed guitar hopeful—he was already a…
19 June 2025

Robert Plant’s “Embarrassing” Favorite Track That Zeppelin Rejected

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
By 1975, Led Zeppelin weren’t just a band—they were a phenomenon. With Robert Plant’s magnetic presence and Jimmy…
19 June 2025

“It’s a Tightrope Walk” – The hardest Eagles song to sing, according to Don Henley

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
No one turns to an Eagles track for flash or shred. Even when Don Felder and Joe Walsh…
19 June 2025

“This Was Never My Band”: Keith Richards on the true leader in The Rolling Stones

  • byMichael Thomas
keith richards
Every great band eventually runs into the age-old problem: who’s really in charge? No matter how democratic things…
19 June 2025

“He Was the Soul”: The Pink Floyd member David Gilmour thought was underrated

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
No band is truly democratic—especially when egos start dictating direction. In the case of Pink Floyd, most of…
17 June 2025

Why Keith Richards believed Brian Jones was overrated

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
It’s almost a tradition in rock history: great bands burn bright, then burn out—often consumed by their own…
17 June 2025

The artist John Paul Jones always wanted to work with: “There’s Just Something About What He Does”

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
Not every musician is meant to stay in one lane forever. Even in a band as legendary as…
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