09 October 2024 Guitarist or Songwriter?: Lennon’s ‘Blue Suede Shoes’ Dilemma byMichael Thomas Every guitarist craves a challenge when stepping into the studio. It’s not just about strumming the same chords…
09 October 2024 Simmons: ‘Not Everyone Likes Jesus, So Why Should I Care What You Think?’ byMichael Thomas Gene Simmons has always been a polarizing figure in rock, with his bold opinions often splitting the crowd.…
09 October 2024 Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Reflects on Touring Retirement: “A Punch in the Gut” byMichael Thomas Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton expressed mixed feelings about the band’s decision to retire from touring, admitting he felt…
09 October 2024 Iommi: ‘Country Girl’ Was a Weird Song for Black Sabbath byMichael Thomas In rock and roll, there should never be limits on what makes a great song. This genre thrives…
09 October 2024 Cornell’s Solo Debut: ‘I Wasn’t Ready’ Yet It Shook the Rock World” byMichael Thomas In 1978, Casablanca Records pulled a bold marketing stunt by releasing solo albums from each of the four…
09 October 2024 Linkin Park: Shinoda Embraces Emily Armstrong’s Unique Voice byMichael Thomas Mike Shinoda recently shared his first impression of Linkin Park’s new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, sparking excitement and controversy…
09 October 2024 Noel Gallagher: Oasis Burned Out Too Soon After Britpop Glory byMichael Thomas For any major rock star, reflecting on life’s journey without regrets is rare. While there are always a…
09 October 2024 Ringo Starr Reveals the Dark Side of Touring with The Beatles byMichael Thomas Despite the jokes and criticism, Ringo Starr was an essential part of The Beatles’ success. His drumming style,…
08 October 2024 Gilmour Slams Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’: “God, It’s Awful” byMichael Thomas Pink Floyd were a band of contradictions, somehow thriving in a creative environment that would have broken most…
08 October 2024 The Beatles’ Oldest Cover: A Song That’s Older Than Rock and Roll Itself byMichael Thomas Which Beatles Cover Was Older—‘Kansas City’ or ‘Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby’? While John Lennon and Paul…
08 October 2024 The Cures’ Controversy: ‘People Don’t Understand Why We Split Up’ byMichael Thomas Creating a hit single isn’t easy; it requires a blend of talent and luck to craft a song…
08 October 2024 Why Keith Richards Regrets ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’ While Neil Young Praises It byMichael Thomas The Rolling Stones epitomize the essence of rock ‘n’ roll, crafting a blueprint that countless bands have followed.…
08 October 2024 Why U2 Stopped Covering Songs: “We Just Couldn’t Play Them Right” byMichael Thomas Any band that wants to make it big has to quickly grasp the value of original material. Sure,…
08 October 2024 Why In Through the Out Door Was Zeppelin’s Final Turning Point byMichael Thomas No rock band can avoid disagreements. Even though they seem like a united force on stage, there are…
08 October 2024 Joe Walsh on the ‘Hotel California’ Solo: ‘It’s Still a Challenge’ byMichael Thomas Even before Joe Walsh joined the Eagles, he was widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of…
08 October 2024 Geddy Lee on Bass Icons: ‘Flea Has This Rhythmic Thing’ That Transforms Music byMichael Thomas Although Geddy Lee may dominate conversations about legendary bassists, he isn’t the only bass maestro. Lee’s unique charisma…
08 October 2024 Don Henley’s Quiet Masterpiece: The Story Behind ‘A Month of Sundays’ byMichael Thomas Most artists don’t write songs just to climb the charts. While millions of fans singing along is a…
08 October 2024 No More Pink Floyd?: Why Gilmour Refuses to perform with Waters byMichael Thomas David Gilmour has put an end to any lingering hopes of a reunion with former Pink Floyd bandmate…
07 October 2024 The Track Noel Gallagher Regrets: “Cast No Shadow” Fell Short byMichael Thomas Some of the greatest rock songs are born from a single great idea. While rock isn’t always seen…
07 October 2024 Iggy Pop on “African Man”: “I’d Gladly Cut It From the Album” byMichael Thomas When Iggy Pop first began crafting music with The Stooges, there were no boundaries. The whole purpose of…
07 October 2024 Cobain’s Plan to Fire Dave Grohl: Untold Story of Nirvana’s End byMichael Thomas he tragic death of Kurt Cobain remains one of music’s most heart-wrenching losses, marking the end of an…
07 October 2024 The Grateful Dead’s Biggest Hit: It’s Not What You Think byMichael Thomas The popularity of the Grateful Dead is hard to measure. While they’ve produced timeless songs, their success runs…
06 October 2024 ‘He Was Like This Mad Scientist’: Joe Walsh Remembers Les Paul’s Resilience byMichael Thomas Joe Walsh has always been a musician focused on the joy of making music with friends rather than…
06 October 2024 From Oasis to Knebworth: Liam Gallagher’s Musical Journey byMichael Thomas Being in a band is far from easy. The road to success is filled with challenges, and even…
06 October 2024 ‘Did I Invent the Fretless Bass?’: Wyman’s Surprising Bass Legacy byMichael Thomas Bill Wyman, the former bassist for The Rolling Stones, has long been a controversial figure in rock history.…
06 October 2024 The Beatles’ Hits That Lennon Wished He Could Re-record byMichael Thomas Any artist, no matter how successful, can suffer from imposter syndrome. Even when the world praises them as…
06 October 2024 Ozzy Osbourne: ‘It’s Unfinished’ Without Bill Ward in Black Sabbath byMichael Thomas While many bands thrive after lineup changes, Black Sabbath has always been defined by the original chemistry between…
06 October 2024 ‘They Blew Us Off the Stage’: Ozzy’s Take on VAN HALEN ‘1978’ byMichael Thomas Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison recently featured in a new episode of “Ozzy Speaks” on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard.…
06 October 2024 Clapton on ‘Layla’: ‘It’s a Difficult Song, But It Still Knocks Me Out’ byMichael Thomas Many artists develop a dislike for their biggest hits, often feeling trapped by them. It’s understandable; after years…
06 October 2024 Anthony Kiedis Calls Bob Dylan a Top 10 Musician of All Time byMichael Thomas Anthony Kiedis may not be the first name that comes to mind when we think of lyricists following…