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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.
01 May 2025

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson discusses the “free fall” of being replaced by Axl Rose

  • byMichael Thomas
brian
In 2016, rock icon Brian Johnson was forced to make one of the toughest decisions of his life:…
29 April 2025

The drugged-out music video Stevie Nicks finds hard to watch

  • byMichael Thomas
stevie nicks
By the mid-1970s, Fleetwood Mac was already an established name, but their greatest success was just beginning. In…
29 April 2025

Robert Plant’s Finest Hour: Why “The Ocean” Stands Above Every Zeppelin Vocal

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
When The Yardbirds crumbled, Jimmy Page wasn’t ready to step quietly into rock history. With a vision sharpened…
29 April 2025

The Day Elvis Presley Called The Beatles “Ungrateful Punks”

  • byMichael Thomas
Elvis Presley
In the world of rock and roll, few stories carry the shock value of this one: Elvis Presley,…
29 April 2025

The Nirvana Song Kurt Cobain Slammed Dave Grohl For

  • byMichael Thomas
Nirvana
In Nirvana, there was never any question about who led the creative charge. Kurt Cobain wasn’t just the…
29 April 2025

10 Underrated Paul McCartney Songs Every Fan Should Know

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney’s musical journey spans decades, from his Beatles fame to a massively successful solo career. A master…
29 April 2025

Forget the Egos: David Gilmour Was the True Soul of Pink Floyd

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
For a fleeting moment in 1973, there was no band on Earth bigger—or better—than Pink Floyd. Sure, it…
29 April 2025

Brian May Hints That New Queen Songs Could Finally Be on the Horizon

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
It’s been three decades since Queen’s final album of original material, Made in Heaven, and yet the story…
29 April 2025

“So Bloody Stupid”: The Worst Band Mick Jagger Had Ever Heard

  • byMichael Thomas
jagger
Mick Jagger and The Rolling Stones didn’t just dominate rock music — they practically invented the art of…
28 April 2025

LINKIN PARK Drops New Single “Unshatter” Ahead of Explosive From Zero (Deluxe Edition)

  • byMichael Thomas
linkin park
LINKIN PARK has dropped an official visualizer for their latest single, “Unshatter”, teasing fans with even more new…
27 April 2025

Eddie Van Halen Planned Reunion Tour With Sammy Hagar — But Wanted to Keep It Quiet From Alex

  • byMichael Thomas
Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen
Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar recently opened up about a private conversation he had with Eddie Van…
27 April 2025

“It Gets Wild”: Zak Starkey Teases T. Rex Cover With GNR, Elton John and Ringo Starr

  • byMichael Thomas
Zak Starkey, who’s been making headlines lately, is now championing a powerful cause — the release of a…
27 April 2025

“I’m All In”: Sammy Hagar Drops Bombshell About Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Show

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
Sammy Hagar says he feels “so honored” to be part of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, set for July…
26 April 2025

Sammy Hagar Pays Tribute to Eddie Van Halen With New Track, Joins Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
On Friday (April 25), Sammy Hagar released his new song, “Encore, Thank You, Goodnight,” a track he co-wrote…
26 April 2025

Pearl Jam Kick Off 2025 Tour With Classic Covers and a Tom Petty Tribute

  • byMichael Thomas
pearl jam
Pearl Jam ignited their 2025 tour on Thursday night in Hollywood, Florida, delivering a night packed with energy,…
26 April 2025

The Rolling Stones’ new song will pay tribute to Louisiana’s music icon

  • byMichael Thomas
jagger
The Rolling Stones are surprising fans with their latest release, “Zydeco Sont Pas Sales,” a Creole French track…
26 April 2025

Original KISS Drummer Peter Criss Gears Up for Explosive Rock Comeback With Star-Studded New Hard Rock Solo Album

  • byMichael Thomas
peter criss
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is making a major return with a brand-new rock album, set for release…
25 April 2025

Steven Tyler Names the Greatest Rock Bands—and It’s Not Aerosmith

  • byMichael Thomas
Steven Tyler
Rock fans may never agree on who truly reigns supreme among the greatest bands of all time. With…
25 April 2025

Keith Richards Slams Sgt. Pepper as “Mishmash of Rubbish”

  • byMichael Thomas
keith richards
The Beatles’ groundbreaking 1967 album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is often hailed as the greatest album…
25 April 2025

Rod Stewart Returns to Glastonbury 2025 for Farewell Legends Set

  • byMichael Thomas
Rod Stewart
Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart is set to make a triumphant return to Glastonbury Festival this summer, headlining…
25 April 2025

Brian May says Kurt Cobain produced “some of the greatest guitar music of all time”

  • byMichael Thomas
In a recent appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Queen guitarist Brian May humbly addressed being named the…
25 April 2025

The Guns N’ Roses song that divided Slash and AXl Rose

  • byMichael Thomas
guns n' roses
In the late ’80s, when most LA rock bands leaned into glam and glitter, Guns N’ Roses emerged…
24 April 2025

When Dave Grohl Rolled Into A Concert Like An Ordinary Guy

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl, known to millions as the energetic frontman of the Foo Fighters, once pulled a move that…
24 April 2025

Jon Bon Jovi’s Timeless Advice On Being A Successful Musician, Revealed in Old Interview

  • byMichael Thomas
Jon Bon Jovi
In a candid interview for MSNBC’s Mavericks with Ari Melber series, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jon…
24 April 2025

The Metal Band Axl Rose Hopes To Never Be Like

  • byMichael Thomas
On August 20, 1988, Castle Donington became the center of the rock universe as over 100,000 fans gathered…
23 April 2025

“The End of an Era”: Freddie Mercury’s Last Live Show

  • byMichael Thomas
The story behind Freddie Mercury’s emotional final performance with Queen at Knebworth Park in 1986.
12 April 2025

“Spike Island Come Alive”: Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker Unpacks Band’s First New Track in Decades

  • byMichael Thomas
Pulp are officially back. The band has revealed that their long-awaited new album, More, will be released on…
12 April 2025

Bon Jovi’s Nashville Show Will Cost You $1,750—And That’s Just to Get In!!!

  • byMichael Thomas
Jon Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi fans, get your wallets ready—because the band’s upcoming live appearance in Nashville comes with a jaw-dropping…
12 April 2025

“Neil Was The Best and Worst Thing That Ever Happened to Us” Says Graham Nash

  • byMichael Thomas
nash
Graham Nash has never been one to shy away from honesty—especially when it comes to his long and…
04 April 2025

From Hendrix to Harrison: David Gilmour’s 12 Favorite Guitarists of all time

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
When Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was once voted the greatest Fender guitarist of all time—beating legends like Eric…
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