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Michael Thomas

2010 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
27 October 2024

Armstrong Calls This Green Day Track ‘A Harder Beatles Song’

  • byMichael Thomas
billie
The debate over whether The Beatles are the greatest band ever has lasted over sixty years, a testament…
27 October 2024

‘Those Guys Were a Mess’: Henley on His Most Chaotic band Collaboration

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Rock bands rarely have smooth sailing, and creative tensions are often inevitable. Rock and roll is known for…
27 October 2024

“Quite Something”: The Guitar Solos Gilmour Holds Closest to His Heart

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
David Gilmour is rightly regarded as one of Britain’s finest guitarists, a title he earned by adding unparalleled…
25 October 2024

May and Taylor Break Silence on bands’ Reunion: Continue Without Deacon?

  • byMichael Thomas
queen
Brian May and Roger Taylor have kept Queen alive following the tragic death of frontman Freddie Mercury due…
25 October 2024

Joe Walsh on the Eagles’ Vegas residency: “Almost a Deal-Breaker”

  • byMichael Thomas
walsh
The Eagles have announced an extension of their Las Vegas residency at Sphere into 2025, following a successful…
25 October 2024

Lennon on the Rock Pioneer Who Inspired Him: “He’s One of the Greatest!”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Every major rock star begins their journey as a student of the genre. Before creating great albums, they…
25 October 2024

Sting’s Aha Moment: The Artists That Inspired Him to Form a Band

  • byMichael Thomas
sting
Most artists don’t wake up aspiring to be the next Beatles. Achieving that level of stardom requires time,…
25 October 2024

Noel Gallagher Bold Take At McCartney’s Song: Calls it “Atrocious”

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher’s music often carries a Beatlesque charm, a nod to his admiration for the Fab Four. Throughout…
25 October 2024

“The Guitar Tour de Force”: Page on Led Zeppelin’s Iconic Album

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Over the decades, Led Zeppelin has become the stuff of legends, with countless tales about the band’s origins.…
25 October 2024

Geddy Lee: “This Song Never Gets Old; I Could Listen to It All Day Long”

  • byMichael Thomas
Geddy Lee
Any singer venturing into progressive rock is bound to face vocal challenges. With the genre’s complex instrumentals, vocalists…
25 October 2024

Joe Walsh Praises this One Underrated Guitar Genius Behind Countless Hits

  • byMichael Thomas
walsh
Not every veteran guitarist gets the recognition they deserve. The music industry doesn’t always reward technical mastery; sometimes,…
25 October 2024

Bruce Kulick Defends KISS Album: ‘Not Stanley’s Favorite, But Fans Love It’

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently opened up about the 1997 album Carnival of Souls, describing it as…
25 October 2024

Nikki Sixx Praises John 5’s Energy: ‘I Love Being in a Band with Him’

  • byMichael Thomas
Mötley Crüe
Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe recently opened up about how the addition of John 5 as the band’s…
24 October 2024

Alex Van Halen Honors Eddie with Their Last Song: ‘Unfinished’

  • byMichael Thomas
Alex Van Halen has shared an emotional piece of music, marking the last song he and his late…
24 October 2024

Why Brad Delson Was ‘Hesitant’ to Rejoin Linkin Park, Shinoda Reveals

  • byMichael Thomas
linkin park
Rejoining a band is never easy, and for Brad Delson of Linkin Park, it wasn’t a decision he…
24 October 2024

“Nobody Was Getting It”: The Project That Left Pete Townshend ‘Damaged’

  • byMichael Thomas
pete
Creating an album is never a simple task for any artist. It’s more than just arranging songs in…
24 October 2024

Why Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones Believes This Bassist Is ‘Perfect’

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones has a unique perspective when it comes to recognizing great bass players. While…
24 October 2024

“It Really Makes Them Feel Happy”: The Song Neil Young Plays for His Fans

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young, like many iconic musicians of the 1960s, is known for his uncompromising nature, performing what he…
24 October 2024

How Noel Gallagher Borrowed a Lennon Lyric for an Iconic Oasis Track

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher has always been a bit elusive when it comes to admitting who he borrowed from musically.…
24 October 2024

Richard Wright Explains Why This Album Was Pink Floyd’s Finest Moment

  • byMichael Thomas
richards
As one of Pink Floyd’s founding members, Richard Wright had a deep understanding of the band’s journey—from their…
24 October 2024

“It Touches a Place No Other Song Can”: The Beatles Song Played at Cobain’s Funeral

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
When Kurt Cobain tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 1994, Metallica’s Lars Ulrich poignantly observed:…
24 October 2024

“I’m Fed Up With It!”: Mick Jagger’s Rant Over a Classic Rolling Stones Song

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
With so many iconic hits to their name, crafting a setlist for The Rolling Stones is no easy…
24 October 2024

The Song Angus Young is Embarrassed of: ‘I Should Have Shut It Down!’

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Angus Young of AC/DC isn’t one to dwell on regrets. Any man who confidently rocks a schoolboy uniform…
23 October 2024

When Harrison’s Wild Prank Left Young Phil Collins Bleeding!

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
George Harrison was many things—an exceptional songwriter who could stand toe-to-toe with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, a…
23 October 2024

“Horrific!”: Robert Plant Regrets Singing this Legendary Zeppelin Song

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Robert Plant, the golden god of rock with his skin-tight pantaloons and a voice that echoes through mountains,…
23 October 2024

Brian Wilson Praises Les Paul: “Nobody Came Close to His Guitar Sounds in 50s”

  • byMichael Thomas
How Les Paul's Railroad Track Experiment Led to Modern Sound
Brian Wilson’s vision for The Beach Boys went beyond just crafting catchy pop tunes; he was sculpting sound.…
23 October 2024

Why Dave Mustaine Thought Led Zeppelin “Weren’t Playing Well Anymore”

  • byMichael Thomas
led zeppelin
Towards the end of the 1970s, rock music began to evolve into a heavier, more intense genre. Led…
23 October 2024

“Ahead of Their Time!”: The Underrated Band That Inspired Ritchie Blackmore

  • byMichael Thomas
Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore’s name always surfaces in discussions about the greatest guitarists, even though determining the “best guitarist in…
23 October 2024

The Darkest Song Bob Dylan Never Released: A True Masterpiece

  • byMichael Thomas
bob dylan
Across a career spanning over six decades and 40 studio albums, Bob Dylan has established himself as one…
23 October 2024

John Lennon’s Regret: “It’s the Most Embarrassing Song I Ever Wrote”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
When The Beatles released their debut album, John Lennon was just 22, still refining his songwriting skills. As…
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