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Michael Thomas

1788 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
18 November 2024

“His Voice Started To Get On My Nerves”: Why Richards Just Can’t stand Robert Plant

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards, known for his candid rock ‘n’ roll opinions, doesn’t mince words when it comes to his…
18 November 2024

Richards’ Big Problem with The Beatles: “Their Live Thing? Never Quite There”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards is a man known for his outlandish behavior and no-holds-barred approach to life. After all, this…
18 November 2024

“Barely Conscious”: Page’s Disappointing Encounter with Hendrix

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
No matter the genre or style, ask any guitarist about their influences, and Jimi Hendrix’s name inevitably arises.…
18 November 2024

‘Can’t Copy’: The One Guitarist Keith Richards Calls Unbeatable

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
When it comes to rock legends, few bands hold as much weight as The Rolling Stones. As the…
17 November 2024

‘I Hate It’: The Neil Young Lyric That Lennon thought was ‘Garbage’

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Neil Young’s early musical career began in the mid-‘60s with The Squires, a band in Winnipeg that attempted…
17 November 2024

The Unexpected Reason Dave Grohl Refused to Sing on Slash’s Track

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl is the kind of musician who’ll work with just about anyone he admires. While he’s vocal…
17 November 2024

Jimmy Page’s bold claim: “Forget The Beatles, We Were the Best Band Ever”

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy and robert
Led Zeppelin’s iconic status can be directly attributed to one person: Jimmy Page. While each member contributed to…
17 November 2024

One of Red Hot Chili Peppers biggest Hits Smith Admitted He “Stole” from Hendrix

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
The music industry has long been a battleground of creativity and commerce. For every band pouring their souls…
17 November 2024

The Legendary rock Band Richards slammed as “Boring Shit”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
The Rolling Stones, one of the few 1960s pioneers still rocking into the 21st century, have endured the…
16 November 2024

Richards on Guns N’ Roses: “Too Much Posing” and a “Copycat” Band.

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, is notorious for his unapologetically blunt assessments of fellow…
16 November 2024

“Sound Like Nothing”: Why Jimi Hendrix Thought Pink Floyd were “Terrible”

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix forever altered the world of music with his extraordinary talent and groundbreaking vision. He was more…
16 November 2024

‘Blown away’: This band Lennon praised as ‘sons of The Beatles’

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
From the moment The Beatles ended their reign in the 1960s, their legacy set an impossible standard for…
16 November 2024

This Legendary Guitarist Young Declared to be “On the Same Level as Hendrix”

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young is often celebrated as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, but his skills as…
16 November 2024

Kurt Cobain’s Bold Claim: The Drummer that “Blows Away John Bonham”

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
In his time, Kurt Cobain made it clear that he wasn’t your typical ‘rockstar.’ While many of the…
16 November 2024

“Beyond Me”: The only Guitarist Richards Admitted He Could Never Match

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Some of the Rolling Stones’ finest songs often emerged from loose, creative jam sessions. Keith Richards or Mick…
14 November 2024

‘I Almost Lost It’: The Legendary Musician Richards was Terrified to play with

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Though Keith Richards built his reputation as one of rock’s ultimate badasses, even he couldn’t help but be…
14 November 2024

“One Hell of a Sound”: The Band That Left Blackmore Speechless

  • byMichael Thomas
Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore is a guitarist whose musical journey defies both time and genre. Known for always pushing the…
14 November 2024

Keith Richards on Lennon and Harrison: “They Would’ve Fit Right into The Stones”

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
British rock icon Keith Richards recently spoke about the legendary rivalry between The Rolling Stones and The Beatles,…
14 November 2024

One Legendary Band David Gilmour Admits Pink Floyd “Ripped Off”

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
When thinking of Pink Floyd, words like mystical, avant-garde, and transcendental come to mind. But above all, the…
14 November 2024

‘Mick Listens to Bad Shit’: Why Richards Says Jagger ‘Ruined’ The Stones’ ’80s Albums

  • byMichael Thomas
mick n keith
Creating one memorable record is a rare feat in itself, but The Rolling Stones built a career out…
14 November 2024

“True God”: Robert Plant Reveals Bonham’s Secret Drumming Idol

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
Legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham reshaped the landscape of rock and heavy metal with a drumming style…
14 November 2024

“It scared me to death”: Jimi Hendrix on his First Guitar Influence

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
In any conversation about the greatest guitarists, certain names stand out: Jimmy Page with his iconic riffs, Angus…
13 November 2024

“Sign of their decline”: The Beatles Album Jimi Hendrix Hated

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix, the guitarist who revolutionized rock music with his unique blend of blues and psychedelia, is widely…
13 November 2024

“Gold standard”: The Drummer Dave Grohl Compared to Bonham

  • byMichael Thomas
dave grohl
Dave Grohl has felt at home behind the drumkit since the beginning. Before stepping up as the frontman…
13 November 2024

“Whoops…”: When Zappa Accused Lennon of Ripping off his song

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Theft and plagiarism in music are hardly new phenomena. From Ed Sheeran’s infamous legal battle over his song…
13 November 2024

The Album John Paul Considers led Zeppelin’s “Highest Point”

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
The debate over which Led Zeppelin album reigns supreme continues to stir passionate opinions among fans and critics.…
13 November 2024

‘Every F***in’ Thing We Did, Mick Copied!’: When Lennon Called Out Stones for Imitating The Beatles

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon and jaggers
The rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones has mostly played out in music magazines and fan…
13 November 2024

“You cheeky little bastard!”: The Only Drummer John Bonham Considered His Equal

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
John Bonham, the powerhouse drummer from Redditch, remains a monumental figure in rock history. Known for his explosive…
12 November 2024

“Studio Joke”: The Stones’ Song Lennon Loved but Jagger Just Couldn’t Stand

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
As two of rock’s biggest frontmen, John Lennon and Mick Jagger shared a unique mix of similarities and…
12 November 2024

“Embarrassing”: The reason Plant regrets these led Zeppelin’s most iconic hits

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
In the 1970s, Led Zeppelin stood as pioneers of musical innovation, blending blues roots with a hard rock…
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