Michael Thomas

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…

When the conversation turns to iconic rock guitar solos, Jimmy Page’s blistering run on Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to…

Although David Gilmour had known Syd Barrett and Roger Waters since their school days, he wasn’t invited to…

David Gilmour is firmly entrenched in the pantheon of the greatest guitarists of all time. During his tenure…

Throughout their meteoric rise, Led Zeppelin often found themselves embroiled in controversy over the originality of their music.…

When a band reaches the peak of its career and decides to step away before the quality starts…

Every artist has those tracks that stick with them—for better or worse. Whether it’s a technical triumph or…

Spanning nearly five decades, Van Halen’s career ran from 1973 until 2020—a journey that took the band through…

For every seasoned rock star, the studio and the stage are two entirely different beasts. While many musicians…

The most important part of being in a band is recognizing the strengths of everyone you’re working with.…

Any fan of Pink Floyd knows that appreciating their legacy is unlike following any other band. Their vast…