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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.
12 May 2025

‘Still Underrated’: The Star Springsteen Called Greater Than Bob Dylan and Elvis Combined

  • byMichael Thomas
springsteen
Bruce Springsteen has more than earned his place as a legend in his own right. Still, despite his…
12 May 2025

From Buckley to Rodgers: Jimmy Page’s Favorite Singers Of All Time

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
For much of his career, Jimmy Page stood as the embodiment of what it meant to own the…
12 May 2025

“Can’t Really Remember This One”: The Led Zeppelin song John Paul had trouble playing

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
When Led Zeppelin first emerged onto the scene, some fans were convinced they were dealing in the dark…
12 May 2025

‘The Lyrics Were Abysmal’: The Beatles Song That Lennon Felt ‘Should Never Have Happened’

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
John Lennon was never one to shy away from casting a critical eye on his work with The…
08 May 2025

“That Is Not Us”: The Led Zeppelin song that Jimmy Page absolutely hated

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Led Zeppelin are often hailed as the architects of heavy rock, dominating the 1970s with a force few…
08 May 2025

The Van Halen album Eddie Van Halen thought was just “Perfect”

  • byMichael Thomas
eddie van halen
Before a single note of their debut rang out in public, Eddie Van Halen already felt the tremors…
08 May 2025

“Showed us the way”: The artists Paul McCartney reveals influenced The Beatles most

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
In music history, there’s a before and after—only it’s not BC and AD, but BTB and ATB: Before…
08 May 2025

“Nobody Can Compete”: The Jimi Hendrix riffs Ritchie Blackmore “Calls His Favorite”

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Ritchie Blackmore has never been shy about speaking his mind. Whether tearing down trends he couldn’t stand or…
08 May 2025

“It’s not very good”: The Rolling Stones Albums Mick Jagger Thinks Are a Total Mess

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
Let’s be honest—no rock frontman ever got famous for keeping quiet, and Mick Jagger might just be the…
07 May 2025

“The Greatest Ever”: Rod Stewart Says Even Freddie and Elvis Can’t Top This Singer

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rock’s greatest frontmen usually spark debate: Freddie Mercury with his operatic firepower, Bob Dylan with his poetic rasp,…
07 May 2025

The Guns N’ Roses Song That Tore Apart Slash and Axl Rose!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
guns n' roses
For all their sleaze and swagger, Guns N’ Roses didn’t just play like a gang of outlaws—they lived…
07 May 2025

“It Still Sounds Good Even When Everything’s Wrong”: The greatest Queen song, according to Brian May

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
There’s nothing worse than waiting for your favorite song at a gig, only to hear it fall flat…
06 May 2025

Nirvana was approached to open for Metallica and the Roses on their co-headline tour, but Cobain “just wasn’t having it”

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
In the summer of 1992, the rock world was gearing up for what would become one of the…
05 May 2025

The One Performance Jimmy Page Considers The Highlight Of His Career

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
For most rock legends, it’s nearly impossible to appreciate career-defining moments while they’re happening. Artists chase the next…
05 May 2025

“Not Interested”: The singer who turned down Jimmy Page’s offer to join Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
In the towering pantheon of rock music, few names command as much reverence as Led Zeppelin. Alongside The…
05 May 2025

The real story behind why Robert Plant turned down ‘Game of Thrones’

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Led Zeppelin’s music hits like a hammer—mythic, powerful, and uncompromising. So it’s no surprise that Hollywood has spent…
05 May 2025

“Thank God I Wasn’t in Genesis”: Why Robert Plant Was Never A Fan Of Prog Rock!

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Being in one of the biggest bands on the planet has its perks—but it can also trap you.…
05 May 2025

Not ‘Stairway’ or ‘Immigrant Song’: The song Robert Plant found most difficult to sing!

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
When it comes to rock vocalists, few can touch the sheer presence and versatility of Robert Plant. While…
05 May 2025

The Band That Made Robert Plant Regret Led Zeppelin’s Legacy

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
On September 7, 1968, a modest crowd packed into Copenhagen’s Gladsaxe Teen Club expecting the Yardbirds. Instead, they…
03 May 2025

“Where’s My Royalty Check?”: The band Robert Plant accused of copying Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Led Zeppelin have spent most of their career dodging lawsuits rather than launching them. Known for pushing musical…
03 May 2025

Robert Plant opens up Why He No Longer Loves “Stairway to Heaven”: ‘It Belongs to a Particular Time’

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
When Robert Plant stepped up to perform “Stairway to Heaven” in 2023, it marked the first time in…
03 May 2025

“You Can’t Ever Really Go Back”: Robert Plant Shuts Down Led Zeppelin Reunion Talk

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Robert Plant has once again closed the door on a full-fledged Led Zeppelin reunion. In a recent conversation…
03 May 2025

From Presley to Dylan: The greatest rock and roll songs of all time, according to Robert Plant

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
For most people, Led Zeppelin felt like a lightning bolt at the end of the 1960s — the…
03 May 2025

“Everything I Wanted to Be at 70”: Robert Plant’s Biggest Influence !!!

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
When Jimmy Page finally broke away from the grind of session work and the fading embers of The…
03 May 2025

The One vocalist John Paul Jones Thought Could Replace Robert Plant

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
There’s no replacing anyone in Led Zeppelin—period. From the moment they stepped on stage, they weren’t just a…
02 May 2025

“Way More Impressive” : The guitarist Angus Young called better than the rest

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Every aspiring guitarist dreams of the moment they can light up a stage with a blistering solo. The…
02 May 2025

Guns N’ Roses Tear Into 2025 Tour With New Drummer and a Shocking Opening Song

  • byMichael Thomas
Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the article following your previous prompts — maintaining clarity, keeping the tone…
02 May 2025

Stephen King Reveals His Favorite Ozzy Osbourne Album — And Disses Slipknot in the Process

  • byMichael Thomas
Stephen King’s love affair with heavy metal has been well-documented over the decades. Whether blasting Metallica, Anthrax, or…
01 May 2025

Paul McCartney On Performing With Bruce Springsteen And Dave Grohl

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney delivered a historic headline performance at Glastonbury Festival, joined onstage by rock legends Dave Grohl and…
01 May 2025

Phil Collins Reveals The Duo That Could Surpass Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
Phil Collins and Jimmy Page
Rock and roll history is full of what-ifs, and one of the most intriguing involves two titans—guitar legend…
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