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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 October 2024

“Pure Emotion”: The Only Voice That Touched Keith Richards Heart

  • byMichael Thomas
kieth
The human voice is the most powerful means of expressing emotions. While instrumentals can evoke feelings, it’s the…
01 October 2024

‘Imagine Singing Along Until You Got It Right’: Plant’s Surprising Favorite Song

  • byMichael Thomas
robert plant
Robert Plant’s legendary status among rock fans is nearly unmatched. As the iconic frontman of Led Zeppelin, Plant…
01 October 2024

Neil Young to MTV: What Does the ‘M’ Stand For: Music or Money?

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young is often described as “principled” for a reason. Throughout his long career, the Canadian singer-songwriter has…
30 September 2024

Dave Grohl : ‘One By One’ Reveals the Dark Side of Foo Fighters’

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Not every band aims to provoke deep thought with their lyrics. While some artists, like Lou Reed, challenge…
30 September 2024

Gilmour : ‘They Weren’t Having It’ as Pink Floyd Rejected His Favorite Track

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Compiling a greatest hits album is tricky business, especially for a band like Pink Floyd. What the members…
30 September 2024

Gene Simmons Reveals His All-Time Favorite Van Halen Track

  • byMichael Thomas
simmons
Gene Simmons isn’t known for handing out compliments, but even he recognized the brilliance of Van Halen’s “House…
30 September 2024

Don Henley on Steuart Smith ‘One of the Best I’ve Ever Seen’

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
Every member of the Eagles helped shape the band’s signature sound. Whether it was Glenn Frey and Don…
30 September 2024

Brian Johnson on A AC/DC Blues Track: “Loved It to Death”

  • byMichael Thomas
brian
There’s an old saying that bands should break up over disagreements about track lists, not the usual rock…
29 September 2024

Stevie Nicks’ Drugged-Out Chaos in Music Video That Nearly Broke Her

  • byMichael Thomas
stevie nicks
By the mid-1970s, Fleetwood Mac was an established band, but their greatest success was still on the horizon.…
29 September 2024

Nick Mason on A Momentary Lapse: ‘It Feels Disconnected’

  • byMichael Thomas
mason
Most musicians don’t go into the studio aiming to show off. The focus is always on doing justice…
29 September 2024

Bono Admits Being Jealous of Only This Iconic Artist

  • byMichael Thomas
bono
Music isn’t a contest; it’s a way to express the deepest emotions from the soul. While many artists…
29 September 2024

Phil Collins on Struggling with a Genesis Song He Couldn’t Stand

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
Throughout his career, whether solo or with Genesis, Phil Collins captivated audiences with a range of styles and…
29 September 2024

David Gilmour: How ‘Fat Old Sun’ Changed His Role in Pink Floyd

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
Stepping in front of an audience to perform is not an easy task for most musicians. Even for…
29 September 2024

Lennon’s Surprising Regret About a Beatles Classic

  • byMichael Thomas
john lennon
John Lennon never shied away from criticizing The Beatles, especially as the years passed. During the 1970s, nothing…
27 September 2024

Why Elton John Turned Down John Lennon’s Final Album

  • byMichael Thomas
elton and lennon
Music has always thrived on collaboration. The beauty of an artist is often measured by how well they…
27 September 2024

Geddy Lee’s Unexpected Funeral Soundtrack

  • byMichael Thomas
Geddy Lee
Most people have thought about what song they’d want played at their funeral, a moment that serves as…
27 September 2024

The Famous McCartney Song With No Meaning Behind It

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Being a rock star isn’t just about fame or having a great voice – it often takes more…
27 September 2024

Rush’s Unexpected Gem: The Story Behind Their Bold 60s Covers

  • byMichael Thomas
rush
You could ask a hundred Rush fans to name their favorite song, and you’d probably get a hundred…
27 September 2024

Malcolm Young: ‘If You Want Blood’ Summed The Band Perfectly

  • byMichael Thomas
malcolm
AC/DC never aimed for an eclectic discography; their motto was simple: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
27 September 2024

Why Neil Young Refused the Promo Tour for Sleeps With Angels?

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
For most musicians, the album promotional cycle is a dreaded yet necessary task. The constant interviews, press tours,…
27 September 2024

Keith Richards’ Biggest Regret About A Blues Legend

  • byMichael Thomas
kieth
Keith Richards, like many musicians, dreamed of seeing his heroes perform live. Even though he reached rock legend…
26 September 2024

Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Reflects on Touring Retirement

  • byMichael Thomas
hamilton
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton expressed his feelings about the band’s recent retirement from touring, describing his reaction as…
26 September 2024

The Beatles album that Ringo Starr never liked

  • byMichael Thomas
ringo starr
Some of the greatest albums achieve legendary status only years later. Artists may pour their hearts into a…
26 September 2024

George Harrison: The Beatle Who Hated Touring

  • byMichael Thomas
harrison
The Beatles’ aversion to touring is well-known, and George Harrison’s distaste for live performances extended far into his…
26 September 2024

When Lennon Called Mick Jaggers “A Joke”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon and jaggers
The legendary rivalry between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones remains one of the most iconic in rock…
26 September 2024

The Beatles Song That Kurt Cobain Liked The Most

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
One unifying thread among musicians across various ages and genres is their shared admiration for The Beatles. The…
26 September 2024

How Dave Grohl Transformed Foo Fighters into Rock Legends

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Dave Grohl’s Foo Fighters: From Side Project to Rock Icons When Foo Fighters first surfaced as Dave Grohl’s…
26 September 2024

The Iconic Feud Between Nirvana and Guns N’ Roses

  • byMichael Thomas
nirvana and gun
In the early ’90s, rock music underwent a seismic shift as grunge toppled glam metal from its throne.…
25 September 2024

Led Zeppelin: Jimmy Page vs. Robert Plant feud

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy and robert
Led Zeppelin, the legendary band known for its powerful sound and mystique, was often marked by the intense…
25 September 2024

U2’s “Fire”: Track That The Band Didn’t Like to Play

  • byMichael Thomas
u2
The sophomore slump is often the make-or-break moment for any successful band. Even with a stellar debut album,…
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