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Michael Thomas

2007 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
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…
17 March 2025

“I Could Not Cope With It”: The Rock Icon Who Left John Lydon Too Intimidated to Speak

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
Punk rock was built on tearing down rock’s biggest superstars, and few embodied that rebellious attitude more than…
16 March 2025

“It Was Obnoxious—And I Regret It”: Nick Cave Says Sorry for That “Uncharitable” Red Hot Chili Peppers Dig

  • byMichael Thomas
nick cave
Nick Cave has apologized for a past remark he made about the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which he…
16 March 2025

Annoyed Paul McCartney Writes a Song About Jimmy Fallon in Real Time!.. That Will Leave You Laughing

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is a master songwriter, effortlessly crafting timeless melodies—but what happens when you get on his nerves?…
15 March 2025

“He Was the Star of My Life Story”—Dolly Parton Honors Late Husband with Emotional Song

  • byMichael Thomas
dolly parton and her husband
Dolly Parton is paying tribute to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, with a deeply personal song following…
14 March 2025

“Too Big for Other Bands”: Glenn Frey on the Eagles Song No Band Could Match

  • byMichael Thomas
Glenn Frey
Every musician starts by imitating their heroes, but true greatness comes from making something uniquely your own. Glenn…
14 March 2025

The Song Graham Nash Wrote to Call Out Neil Young and Stephen Stills

  • byMichael Thomas
nash
The 1970s ushered in the golden age of the singer-songwriter, a time when music could be as personal…
11 March 2025

Tom Petty Thought He Was at His Best—Until This Album Proved Him Wrong!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Tom Petty
Tom Petty was never one to stand still. From the moment he started his career, he treated music…
10 March 2025

“Just Rubbish!”—The Five Bands That Lemmy Absolutely Hated

  • byMichael Thomas
Lemmy
Few musicians were as unapologetically honest as Lemmy Kilmister. The Motörhead frontman didn’t just live rock ‘n’ roll—he…
08 March 2025

Was Zeppelin’s Reunion a Disaster? John Paul Jones Thinks So

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
Every classic rock reunion carries the risk of falling apart at any moment. While fans dream of seeing…
05 March 2025

The Song Neil Young Wrote about Joining Led Zeppelin!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
After decades in the music industry, you’d think Neil Young would be immune to feeling starstruck. He had…
03 March 2025

The Steely Dan Lyric Fagen said Fans “Completely Misunderstood”

  • byMichael Thomas
steely dan
Trying to decode Steely Dan’s lyrics is like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. Walter Becker and Donald…
02 March 2025

This Pink Floyd Song Roger Waters Thinks Was a “Mistake”!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
roger Waters
Not every song a band releases is destined for greatness. Even the most legendary musicians have moments where…
02 March 2025

Why Tony Struggled to Play This Unlikely Black Sabbath Track???

  • byMichael Thomas
iommi
For any musician, translating the sounds in their head into a fully realized recording can be a frustrating…
26 February 2025

Mike Shinoda Says LINKIN PARK’s New Music Is Better Than Their Chester Bennington-Era Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
linkin park
While interacting with fans on Discord, LINKIN PARK’s Mike Shinoda shed light on why the band has been…
24 February 2025

Why Does Eddie Vedder Regret This Pearl Jam Track?

  • byMichael Thomas
eddie
Pearl Jam isn’t usually thought of as a protest band. While their music often carries strong messages, they…
24 February 2025

Why Did John Paul Think This Band Was “Worse” Than Zeppelin?

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
Being a bad boy of rock and roll wasn’t just encouraged in the genre’s early days—it was practically…
24 February 2025

The Band Robert Plant Blasted for Ruining Hard Rock!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
On September 7th, 1968, an unassuming crowd at the Gladsaxe Teen Club in Copenhagen was expecting a night…
18 February 2025

“Ridiculous”: The Beatles Album That Noel Absolutely Hated

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
No band is flawless. Even the most dedicated fans struggle to defend every decision their favorite artists make,…
18 February 2025

“Not Even Human”: Jack Black on the Drummers He Calls “The Greatest”

  • byMichael Thomas
jack black
Drummers may not always get the same spotlight as guitarists or vocalists, but their contributions are the backbone…
16 February 2025

The One Live Album That Jeff Beck Considered Untouchable

  • byMichael Thomas
Jeff Beck
Jeff Beck will forever be celebrated as one of rock’s most innovative guitarists. When he passed away in…
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