Michael Thomas

Chris Cornell’s music feels inseparable from rock’s DNA, influencing generations through his work with Audioslave, Soundgarden, and Temple…

The demands of a touring life are rarely kind to anyone who dedicates themselves to music. Performing night…

Mistakes are an integral part of the artistic journey, and even the most revered songwriters experience their share…

Stevie Nicks recently shared her thoughts on Lindsey Buckingham’s departure from Fleetwood Mac, revealing the pivotal moment that…

Robert Plant has collaborated with some of music’s greatest talents, from his iconic Led Zeppelin bandmates to renowned…

It’s easy to overlook how monumental Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits became in the mid-1980s. Their smooth yet…

Many bands face the challenge of lineup changes, whether from member conflicts, personal priorities, or artistic differences. Replacing…

Ritchie Blackmore, the hard-edged guitarist behind Deep Purple’s sound, is not one to give out compliments lightly. Known…

Red Hot Chili Peppers are a rare breed in the music world. Known for their California-centric lyrics and…

Growing up in the rural Midlands, Robert Plant, future Led Zeppelin frontman, didn’t have the luxury of major…

Pete Townshend, known for his intense performances with The Who, is as famous for his no-holds-barred approach as…

In the early stages of an artist’s career, there’s a unique glimpse of discovery and discomfort as they…

Tommy Emmanuel recounted a memorable experience with the legendary Les Paul, who playfully called him out for not…

Between 1975 and 1981, AC/DC rose as an unstoppable rock force, releasing an album every year and securing…

Tom Petty knew a cardinal rule of being in a band: never back down from a challenge. Competing…

Sting, the influential British musician and activist, was born on October 2, 1951, in Wallsend, Northumberland, England. Known…

David Crosby has never held back in expressing his admiration for Steely Dan. In fact, he declared them…

In the 1970s, rock excess had few rivals like Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, known as the…

John Lennon and Roger Waters are known for never shying away from a strong opinion. Following in Lennon’s…

The debate over whether The Beatles are the greatest band ever has lasted over sixty years, a testament…

Rock bands rarely have smooth sailing, and creative tensions are often inevitable. Rock and roll is known for…

David Gilmour is rightly regarded as one of Britain’s finest guitarists, a title he earned by adding unparalleled…

Brian May and Roger Taylor have kept Queen alive following the tragic death of frontman Freddie Mercury due…

The Eagles have announced an extension of their Las Vegas residency at Sphere into 2025, following a successful…

Every major rock star begins their journey as a student of the genre. Before creating great albums, they…

Most artists don’t wake up aspiring to be the next Beatles. Achieving that level of stardom requires time,…

Noel Gallagher’s music often carries a Beatlesque charm, a nod to his admiration for the Fab Four. Throughout…

Over the decades, Led Zeppelin has become the stuff of legends, with countless tales about the band’s origins.…

Any singer venturing into progressive rock is bound to face vocal challenges. With the genre’s complex instrumentals, vocalists…

Not every veteran guitarist gets the recognition they deserve. The music industry doesn’t always reward technical mastery; sometimes,…