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Michael Thomas

2008 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 December 2024

Robert Plant Slams This Rock Band for “Copying” Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Led Zeppelin, like many great bands, was influenced by a wide range of artists, but their influence was…
22 December 2024

The one Singer Robert Plant Said Could Rival Elvis Presley

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Today, Robert Plant stands as one of the most celebrated rock frontmen in history, but before Led Zeppelin,…
22 December 2024

Mick Jagger Reveals the One Bob Marley Song That “He Can’t Stop Praising”

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
Keith Richards once famously described his dynamic with Mick Jagger as, “He’s rock, I’m roll.” While Richards’ comment…
22 December 2024

Why Lennon thought this Beatles fan favorite was just “Meaningless”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
The Beatles’ meteoric rise left them little room for reflection. With an unrelenting schedule and immense pressure to…
22 December 2024

The Wild Story Behind Angus Young’s AC/DC Schoolboy Look

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
AC/DC has long been associated with excess, chaos, and rock ‘n’ roll rebellion. They were labeled as harbingers…
22 December 2024

The only Band Robert Plant Believed No one Could Rival with

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Led Zeppelin’s meteoric rise was anything but conventional. From the moment Jimmy Page assembled the band—featuring Robert Plant,…
22 December 2024

The Iconic Eddie Van Halen hits that the Band always “Hated”

  • byMichael Thomas
Eddie Van Halen
Van Halen’s path to success was filled with creative tension, especially when it came to their most iconic…
21 December 2024

The Led Zeppelin Member Robert Plant Called ‘Impossible to work With’

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Being in a band is a balancing act. Creative voices often clash, and even the most harmonious groups…
21 December 2024

Did The Rolling Stones Really Start Their Career with This Cover?

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have become synonymous with rock and roll, boasting a legacy that spans decades and a…
21 December 2024

“Like a Child’s Riff”: Page Picks His Most Beloved Zeppelin Song

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
For Jimmy Page, picking a favorite song from Led Zeppelin’s vast catalog of iconic tracks is no small…
21 December 2024

Why Did McCartney Think This Beatles Song Was “Too Bad to Release”?

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
The Beatles’ remarkable legacy is defined by a nearly unmatched level of quality. John Lennon and Paul McCartney…
21 December 2024

Angus Young Reveals the Only Person Who Could Replace Malcolm in AC/DC—And It’s Not Who You Think!

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
In 1988, AC/DC faced one of the toughest moments in their career. While touring for their 11th album,…
21 December 2024

The reason Hendrix Called This Guitarist “The Best in the Universe”

  • byMichael Thomas
hendrix
When guitarists reflect on their first experience hearing Jimi Hendrix, it’s a moment seared into their memory. Hendrix…
19 December 2024

How did Jagger Influence on the making of Beatles’ Most Iconic Album

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
The debate over who reigns supreme—The Beatles or The Rolling Stones—has raged on for decades, becoming as polarizing…
19 December 2024

What was the Greatest Bonham Song in Led Zeppelin’s History?

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
John Bonham’s reputation as one of rock’s greatest drummers is undeniable. His skills didn’t just elevate Led Zeppelin’s…
19 December 2024

“It’s So Perfect, Every Bit of It”: Gilmour reveals the Greatest Pop ever

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Pink Floyd was never focused on dominating the singles charts. As pioneers of progressive rock, the band thrived…
19 December 2024

“Fix This Fiasco”: Kid Rock Joins Trump’s Team to Battle Ticket Industry Scandals

  • byMichael Thomas
Kid Rock
Kid Rock is taking a stand against what he views as a deepening crisis in the music industry:…
19 December 2024

“A voice filled with bad attitude”: “Bruce Springsteen’s Ultimate Musical Inspiration

  • byMichael Thomas
Bruce Springsteen
For Bruce Springsteen, music has always been the compass guiding his life. Despite achieving unimaginable wealth, fame, and…
19 December 2024

‘FUCK HIM’: Why Did Grohl Reject this Rock Icon from Joining Foo Fighters?

  • byMichael Thomas
dave grohl
Foo Fighters have long been seen as a tight-knit rock family. Even during the band’s difficult moments in…
18 December 2024

Bono Talks About the Greatest Frontman He’s Ever Seen – and It’s Not Who You Think

  • byMichael Thomas
bono
Being a frontman of a rock band is no easy feat. The image of singing all night and…
18 December 2024

The Artist Paul McCartney Said Outshone The Beatles on Stage

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Anyone comparing their favorite band to The Beatles is already in for a losing battle. While many rock…
18 December 2024

The Blues Icons Neil Young Admitted Were “Out of His League”

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young’s iconic discography is built on deceptively simple ideas delivered with profound nuance. Filled with raw emotion,…
08 December 2024

The Beatles Film George Harrison Wanted to Erase from History

  • byMichael Thomas
george harrison
The Beatles’ meteoric rise from ordinary lives to global fame was swift, and the intense public scrutiny they…
08 December 2024

“Iconic riff”: Charlie Watts Revealed His Favorite Rolling Stones Song

  • byMichael Thomas
Charlie Watts
The Rolling Stones’ fame has often revolved around the electrifying presence of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the…
08 December 2024

Why John Lennon just Couldn’t Stand this Paul McCartney’s classic

  • byMichael Thomas
John Lennon
The Beatles’ final album, Let It Be, holds a complex legacy among fans and critics. It’s regarded as…
08 December 2024

The reason Eric Clapton Called This Song “Too Hard to Sing”

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton never set out to claim the title of the world’s greatest singer. His guitar was always…
08 December 2024

‘Scary Good’: The greatest vocalists of all time, according to Keith Richards

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Keith Richards’ talents stretch far and wide, but within The Rolling Stones, he’s firmly established as the quintessential…
08 December 2024

‘Scary, Beautiful’: The Bob Dylan Song Clapton Called a Masterpiece

  • byMichael Thomas
Eric Clapton
Bob Dylan’s genius is often treated as an undisputed fact, immortalized in lyrics like Joan Baez’s declaration, “You…
08 December 2024

The Surprising Track That United Lennon and Sinatra

  • byMichael Thomas
john lennon
On the surface, Frank Sinatra and John Lennon couldn’t seem more different. One was the suave embodiment of…
05 December 2024

“Abominable Lyrics”: Why Lennon Was ‘Ashamed’ of This Beatles Song

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
John Lennon owed much of his fame and fortune to The Beatles, the band that fulfilled his artistic…
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