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Michael Thomas

2009 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
14 November 2024

‘Mick Listens to Bad Shit’: Why Richards Says Jagger ‘Ruined’ The Stones’ ’80s Albums

  • byMichael Thomas
mick n keith
Creating one memorable record is a rare feat in itself, but The Rolling Stones built a career out…
14 November 2024

“True God”: Robert Plant Reveals Bonham’s Secret Drumming Idol

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
Legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham reshaped the landscape of rock and heavy metal with a drumming style…
14 November 2024

“It scared me to death”: Jimi Hendrix on his First Guitar Influence

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
In any conversation about the greatest guitarists, certain names stand out: Jimmy Page with his iconic riffs, Angus…
13 November 2024

“Sign of their decline”: The Beatles Album Jimi Hendrix Hated

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix, the guitarist who revolutionized rock music with his unique blend of blues and psychedelia, is widely…
13 November 2024

“Gold standard”: The Drummer Dave Grohl Compared to Bonham

  • byMichael Thomas
dave grohl
Dave Grohl has felt at home behind the drumkit since the beginning. Before stepping up as the frontman…
13 November 2024

“Whoops…”: When Zappa Accused Lennon of Ripping off his song

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Theft and plagiarism in music are hardly new phenomena. From Ed Sheeran’s infamous legal battle over his song…
13 November 2024

The Album John Paul Considers led Zeppelin’s “Highest Point”

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
The debate over which Led Zeppelin album reigns supreme continues to stir passionate opinions among fans and critics.…
13 November 2024

‘Every F***in’ Thing We Did, Mick Copied!’: When Lennon Called Out Stones for Imitating The Beatles

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon and jaggers
The rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones has mostly played out in music magazines and fan…
13 November 2024

“You cheeky little bastard!”: The Only Drummer John Bonham Considered His Equal

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
John Bonham, the powerhouse drummer from Redditch, remains a monumental figure in rock history. Known for his explosive…
12 November 2024

“Studio Joke”: The Stones’ Song Lennon Loved but Jagger Just Couldn’t Stand

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
As two of rock’s biggest frontmen, John Lennon and Mick Jagger shared a unique mix of similarities and…
12 November 2024

“Embarrassing”: The reason Plant regrets these led Zeppelin’s most iconic hits

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
In the 1970s, Led Zeppelin stood as pioneers of musical innovation, blending blues roots with a hard rock…
12 November 2024

‘He’d Have Killed Us All’: The only Guitarist Richards Believes no one could compete with

  • byMichael Thomas
keith richards
Art isn’t meant to be a competition. It’s about expressing what someone feels deep inside, not about outshining…
12 November 2024

“Closest to Lennon”: The only artist Paul McCartney compared to lennon

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
No songwriting duo has shaped music quite like John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Though both ventured into successful…
12 November 2024

The Stones Track Oasis Covered Just to ‘Piss Off’ Keith Richards

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Few bands in rock history are as proudly devoted to the classics as Oasis. With every song they…
12 November 2024

‘Silent Genius’: The Bassist George Harrison Preferred Over McCartney

  • byMichael Thomas
george harrison
In rock and roll, the role of a bassist has always been a tricky one. Often relegated to…
12 November 2024

“The Greatest”: Liam Gallagher Names the Best Guitarist Since Hendrix

  • byMichael Thomas
liam (2)
In 2019, Liam Gallagher named his choice for the greatest guitarist since Jimi Hendrix, and the answer was…
12 November 2024

“It Sounded Dreadful”: The only Zeppelin song Bonham couldn’t stand at all

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham
Led Zeppelin’s catalog holds some of the most celebrated tracks in rock history, showcasing everything from blues-rock energy…
12 November 2024

The Supergroups Hendrix wanted to form Before His Untimely Death

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix’s remarkable legacy is forever colored by the tantalizing possibilities left unrealized when he passed on September…
11 November 2024

Why Angus Young Had No Respect for the Ramones: ‘My First Band Was Better—And I Was 12’

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
AC/DC has always kept rock and roll pure and powerful. While some casual fans might have dismissed the…
11 November 2024

“Played it prettier “: The only Guitarist Prince said was Better Than Hendrix

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Prince remains one of the most groundbreaking and innovative musicians of all time. His song “1999,” written in…
11 November 2024

The reason Zappa Mocked led zeppelin and their ‘Stairway to Heaven’

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
Frank Zappa is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in rock music history, widely praised for his…
11 November 2024

‘Best Thing I’ve Ever Seen’: The only guitarist Jagger said “could play the ass off anyone”

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have been at the top of the rock world for decades, but even…
11 November 2024

The only Artist McCartney Called “A Great Monster” on Stage

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney might be one of the few people who truly understands what it’s like to be too…
11 November 2024

“Totally Unalike”: Plant Reveals Why It Was “Always Difficult” with John Paul Jones

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
Led Zeppelin was always a unique ensemble, formed from diverse personalities that drove their iconic sound. While they…
11 November 2024

‘Would’ve Loved to Be in That Band’: Richards on the Iconic Bands He wishes could have joined

  • byMichael Thomas
Keith Richards
Most aspiring musicians dream of jamming with their idols, and for Keith Richards, that dream expanded over decades.…
10 November 2024

‘A Little Hollow’: The reason Keith Richards hated Led Zeppelin

  • byMichael Thomas
keith richards
The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin stand as two of the biggest names in British rock history, yet…
10 November 2024

‘It Offends Me’: The McCartneys’ Anthem Paul Simon Called ‘ a Garbage’

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul Simon and Paul McCartney share more than just their name; both have forged monumental paths in music,…
10 November 2024

‘It’s Great’: Bonhams’ favorite band that he couldn’t stop listening to

  • byMichael Thomas
John Bonham mad angry
John Bonham, Led Zeppelin’s rhythmic powerhouse, is widely celebrated as one of history’s greatest drummers. Although he passed…
10 November 2024

The Worst Deep Purple Track that Ritchie Blackmore “Hates the Most”

  • byMichael Thomas
Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore, the iconic guitarist, has had a career that spans decades, from his early days in ‘Swinging…
10 November 2024

‘He Couldn’t Actually Count What He Was Playing’: John Paul Bonham’s drumming Struggles

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
Led Zeppelin, widely regarded as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, was a powerhouse formed…
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