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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.
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…
20 September 2024

Roger Waters’ Brutal Confession: ‘They Still Don’t Know Who I Am’

  • byMichael Thomas
waters
The touring life isn’t for everyone. Playing music is one thing, but when the band’s manager tells you…
20 September 2024

When Beck Met Hendrix: ‘We Knew He Was Going to Be Trouble’

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy and hendrix
For years, a select group of legendary musicians—Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Rod Stewart, and later Johnny Depp—shared an…
20 September 2024

Liam Gallagher Slams U2: “They’ve Never Written a Masterpiece”

  • byMichael Thomas
liam
When it comes to how the public treats rock bands, there’s an unspoken hierarchy. Some artists make people…
20 September 2024

When Keith Richards Called James Brown an ‘Asshole’

  • byMichael Thomas
james and richards
Being a celebrity doesn’t give anyone the right to act however they please. While most stars manage to…
19 September 2024

Jimmy Page vs. The Beatles: Why Zeppelin Was Truly the Best

  • byMichael Thomas
jimmy page
Without Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin might never have existed. Although every member contributed to their signature sound and…
19 September 2024

Why Roger Waters Told Gilmour to Go ‘FUCK’ Himself

  • byMichael Thomas
gilmour
In the world of rock ‘n’ roll feuds, Pink Floyd reigns supreme. From the get-go, the band’s members…
19 September 2024

Why Lennon Called This Beatles’ masterpiece a Piece of “Garbage”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled album, commonly known as The White Album, is hailed as one of the most…
19 September 2024

When Steely Dan Slammed Lennon’s ‘Imagine’: ‘Only a Fool Would Say’

  • byMichael Thomas
dan and lennon
In the early 1970s, as the music world grappled with the void left by The Beatles’ breakup, new…
19 September 2024

From Idea to Icon: The Birth of Dave Grohl’s ‘Probot’

  • byMichael Thomas
dave grohl
Some of the greatest albums of all time capture more than just music—they reflect a powerful moment in…
19 September 2024

John Lennon’s Struggle with “Just Because”

  • byMichael Thomas
lennon
Every artist has a love-hate relationship with their own voice at some point. No matter how many times…
18 September 2024

The Genesis Track Phil Collins Thought Was a Fan-Fail Disaster

  • byMichael Thomas
phil collins
When Phil Collins took over as the frontman of Genesis after Peter Gabriel’s departure, he faced the daunting…
18 September 2024

Dave Grohl Reveals the Band That Could’ve Surpassed Nirvana

  • byMichael Thomas
dave
Nirvana’s influence on the 1990s music scene is undeniable, cementing their legacy as one of the most iconic…
18 September 2024

Mick Jagger Reveals His Favorite Stones Track: You Won’t Believe

  • byMichael Thomas
mick jaggers
The Rolling Stones’ extensive catalogue features countless iconic songs, but for frontman Mick Jagger, one track stands out…
18 September 2024

When Black Sabbath Mocked Kiss as “Piss”

  • byMichael Thomas
kiss
In the competitive world of rock tours, headliners and opening acts often face a silent rivalry. Some bands…
18 September 2024

When Lennon-McCartney Feud Exploded: “The Only Thing You Done Was ‘Yesterday'”

  • byMichael Thomas
lenon and mccartney
When The Beatles officially disbanded in 1970, it wasn’t just the end of an era for music—it was…
17 September 2024

Jane’s Addiction Cancels Tour After On-Stage Brawl: Breaks silence

  • byMichael Thomas
janes addiction
Jane’s Addiction has officially canceled the remainder of their tour following a shocking on-stage fight between frontman Perry…
17 September 2024

Steve Hackett on Leaving Genesis: “I Needed to Break Free”

  • byMichael Thomas
hackett
Steve Hackett has no regrets about leaving Genesis, even though staying might have brought him even more fame.…
17 September 2024

Ex-Pearl Jam Star Slams Rock Hall Snub: ‘Shove It Up Their Arse!’

  • byMichael Thomas
dave
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese is fuming after learning he was left out of the band’s 2017…
17 September 2024

ZZ Top’s Epic Concert Meltdown: Rock ‘n’ Roll Gone Wild

  • byMichael Thomas
zz top
Longhorn fans are no strangers to wild tailgates, but nothing compares to the chaos of ZZ Top’s infamous…
17 September 2024

“I Could’ve Helped”: Neil Young’s Heartfelt Tribute to Kurt Cobain

  • byMichael Thomas
kurt cobain
Neil Young and Kurt Cobain weren’t exactly close, but their bond became etched in rock history after Cobain’s…
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