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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.
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…
10 November 2024

‘An Innovator Like Hendrix’: Angus Young Compares Eddie Van Halen to Hendrix

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Technical proficiency may be a key trait for musicians, but it’s not what drives us to listen to…
10 November 2024

The Outrageous Band Zappa Called ‘Better Than The Beatles’

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
The Shaggs, an experimental rock band of the late 1960s, might seem like an unlikely candidate for musical…
09 November 2024

‘Nobody’s Matched His Magic’: The only Guitarist McCartney Looks Up To

  • byMichael Thomas
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney may be known as one of the most iconic bassists in rock history, but he’s a…
09 November 2024

From Muddy Waters to Brittany Howard: Jagger’s Top favorite Blues Tracks

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
Mick Jagger, the iconic Rolling Stones frontman, has long been a passionate advocate and connoisseur of the blues.…
09 November 2024

Hendrix’s Surprising Praise for Bonham Despite Criticizing Zeppelin as ‘Excess Baggage’

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix’s thoughts on Led Zeppelin are far from secret. While many consider Zeppelin to be one of…
09 November 2024

“I’m Glad I’m Alive to Hear It”: ‘The Shittiest Band of All Time’ according to Noel

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
At the peak of Oasis’s fame, Noel Gallagher’s confidence was unshakable. “We’re not arrogant, we just believe we’re…
09 November 2024

“They Don’t Sound Like Nothing”: The reason Hendrix was Disappointed with Pink Floyd

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
Jimi Hendrix, one of the most innovative and celebrated musicians of all time, had no time for pretense.…
09 November 2024

‘They Were More To My Taste’: Why Zappa Liked The Stones Over Beatles

  • byMichael Thomas
The Rolling Stones
The debate between The Rolling Stones and The Beatles has fueled countless arguments among music fans. Both are…
09 November 2024

‘Nothing Like That at the Time’: John Paul Jones Reveals ‘The Best Bloody Band in the World

  • byMichael Thomas
john paul
John Paul Jones, known for his quiet demeanor and reserved nature, was often seen as the most mysterious…
09 November 2024

“Absolutely Killer”: Slash on the ‘Greatest’ Riffs ever by The Eagles’

  • byMichael Thomas
slash
Slash’s versatility as a guitarist has been evident throughout his career, from his iconic work with Guns N’…
08 November 2024

The Iconic Oasis Track Noel Gallagher Compared with the Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude’

  • byMichael Thomas
Noel gallagher
Noel Gallagher’s songwriting journey has always been closely intertwined with The Beatles, with their music leaving a deep…
08 November 2024

‘I Was Almost Sick’: The Beatles Songs Keith Richards and Mick Jagger’s are obsessed with

  • byMichael Thomas
The Beatles
When The Beatles burst onto the music scene in the early 1960s, they didn’t just top the charts—they…
08 November 2024

“It’s About the Song, Not the Guitarist”: Why Lindsey Buckingham thought Eddie Didn’t Make Good Records

  • byMichael Thomas
Lindsey Buckingham
Lindsey Buckingham, often seen as an underrated guitar giant, deserves far more recognition than he gets. While it’s…
08 November 2024

“McCartney Just Sings, But Jagger’s the real Performer”: Why Hagar Thinks McCartney Falls Short on Stage

  • byMichael Thomas
hagar
For any rock band, the true measure of greatness is how they connect with an audience onstage. While…
08 November 2024

The Eagles’ Most Underrated Masterpiece, according to Don Henley

  • byMichael Thomas
henley
When a band reaches the legendary status of The Eagles, it’s hard to consider any of their tracks…
08 November 2024

“One thing I don’t like at all”: The reason Hendrix Couldn’t Stand Being Compared to Clapton

  • byMichael Thomas
jimi hendrix
No artist changed the music world as quickly as Jimi Hendrix. The iconic image of him kneeling on…
08 November 2024

“Your Band’s Boring, I’d Walk Out for a Drink”: Angus Young Slams Jagger for Losing their Edge

  • byMichael Thomas
angus young
Angus Young, the electrifying lead guitarist of AC/DC, has long been known for his brash, no-nonsense attitude toward…
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