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Michael Thomas

2012 posts
Michael Thomas is a music historian obsessed with the '70s and '80s rock scene. He collects vinyl and argues about Led Zeppelin daily.
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,…
25 September 2024

The Rolling Stones’ Bold Take on a Blues Legend’s Masterpiece

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have delivered some of the most iconic rock anthems of all time, from the driving…
25 September 2024

Gilmour on Jagger: “He Doesn’t Know How to Be Honest Anymore”

  • byMichael Thomas
David Gilmour
The one quality fans crave most from their favorite artists is authenticity. While raw musicianship can fill seats…
25 September 2024

McCartney on Oasis: “They Really Mean Nothing to Me”

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
There are many reasons why Paul McCartney is universally adored. Beyond being one of the few songwriters who…
25 September 2024

The Stones’ Unreleased Track: Too Controversial for the Public

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones didn’t become the world’s most dangerous band by chance. They built their reputation on pushing…
24 September 2024

John Lennon on ‘It’s Only Love’: “I Always Hated That Song”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
The Beatles’ legacy is built on tireless work and hundreds of compositions, created in less than a decade.…
24 September 2024

Cobain On His Number One Favorite Band : You’ll Never Guess

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
Kurt Cobain’s musical tastes were full of contradictions. He despised the glam rock scene, refusing to be associated…
24 September 2024

Paul Stanley Names The Album That He Appreciates The Most

  • byMichael Thomas
paul
Kiss is unlike any other band on the planet, known for more than just their music. While their…
24 September 2024

How Did Lennon Actually Make His Hits?

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Sitting at a piano, dreaming of writing a song as iconic as “Strawberry Fields Forever” or “Imagine,” often…
24 September 2024

“I Could Never Play That”: Eddie Van Halen vs. Zappa’s Challenge

  • byMichael Thomas
eddie van halen
Most artists can’t claim to master every style they encounter. In fact, only a handful of pop musicians…
24 September 2024

The Musician Jeff Beck Felt Outshined By

  • byMichael Thomas
beck
In the beginning, Jeff Beck felt invincible. Rising from the quiet corners of Surrey to playing alongside rock…
23 September 2024

Why Dave Grohl Sees Andrew WK as a True American Hero

  • byMichael Thomas
Dave Grohl
Rock and roll was never meant for the future leaders of the world. It’s always been about connecting…
23 September 2024

Lydon on Sex Pistols: “I Always Felt Like an Outsider”

  • byMichael Thomas
lydon
It’s tough to pin down exactly what the Sex Pistols sounded like. Their music wasn’t just noise—it was…
23 September 2024

How Did “The Unforgettable” Fire Shape U2’s Legacy?

  • byMichael Thomas
u2
The 1980s may bring to mind bright colors, spandex, and questionable hairstyles, but the decade also saw significant…
23 September 2024

Is Kurt Cobain’s Legacy More Punk or Pop?

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
Kurt Cobain’s punk spirit was the driving force behind his groundbreaking songwriting. It influenced every aspect of his…
22 September 2024

Did Phil Collins Take the Fall for Led Zeppelin’s Live Aid Disaster?

  • byMichael Thomas
collins
No rock and roll reunion comes without its share of complications. While many legendary bands have successfully returned…
22 September 2024

Neil Young Almost Ditched His Biggest Song for Being “Too Cliché”

  • byMichael Thomas
Neil Young
Neil Young has always been a master of contradictions in his career. He followed his own path, often…
22 September 2024

Keith Richards Calls ZZ Top the Heartbeat of Rock and Roll

  • byMichael Thomas
kieth and zz
There are no hard-and-fast rules defining rock and roll. From its inception, the genre was all about breaking…
22 September 2024

Robert Plant: “Kashmir Should’ve Outshined ‘Stairway to Heaven’”

  • byMichael Thomas
plants
While Led Zeppelin was a defining chapter in Robert Plant’s life, he doesn’t often dwell on his time…
22 September 2024

Keith Richards’ Close Call with Merle Haggard: “I Almost Lost It”

  • byMichael Thomas
kieth and merle
Almost anyone within a ten-mile radius of Keith Richards knows not to mess with him. Known as one…
20 September 2024

When Gilmour Called Waters a ‘Putin Apologist’

  • byMichael Thomas
gilmour
Roger Waters left Pink Floyd acrimoniously in 1985, paving the way for David Gilmour to lead the group…
20 September 2024

Billy Joel on His French Flop: ‘This Song Really Sucks’

  • byMichael Thomas
joel
Not every songwriter seeks the fame that comes with being a star. For many, it’s all about honing…
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