Read More Pink Floyd Albums Gilmour Called ‘Nearly Impossible’ to CompletebyMichael ThomasOctober 31, 2024 Managing the balance of power within a rock band is no small feat. For a while, it can…
Read More What Was the Last Song Led Zeppelin Recorded with Bonham?byMichael ThomasOctober 31, 2024 Led Zeppelin’s unmistakable sound leaned heavily on the powerhouse drumming of John Bonham. His explosive, intricate rhythms became…
Read More The Iconic Band Angus Young Slammed as a “Poor Man’s Led Zeppelin”byMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 AC/DC has always taken a different approach from many bands, choosing consistency over reinvention. While others might experiment…
Read More The Surprising Track Cobain called Nirvana’s Biggest “Mistake”byMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 Every artist stumbles at least once, making creative choices that might seem like missteps. For some, these errors…
Read More The One Beatles Album Lennon Thought Was Highly OverratedbyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 Choosing a favorite Beatles album can be a challenge, but picking a least favorite is often more straightforward.…
Read More The Legend Guitarists Who Almost Joined The Rolling StonesbyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 After Brian Jones left The Rolling Stones in the late ‘60s, the band was at a pivotal moment.…
Read More ‘They All Turned on Me’: Sammy Hagar on the Truth Behind His Feud with EddiebyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 For Sammy Hagar, his decade-long tenure with Van Halen was like a turbulent marriage—equal parts exhilarating and exhausting.…
Read More 1 The Track Morrissey Called the Peak of The Smiths’ LegacybyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 In the realm of modern indie rock, The Smiths’ melancholic sound has left an indelible mark. Emerging from…
Read More 1 The Controversial Session That Sparked A Rift Between Clapton and PagebyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 As a new era unfolded in London’s music scene, excitement electrified every club across the city. Legends mingled…
Read More ‘Beyond Pink Floyd’: Gilmour Reveals His Favorite Songs of all timebyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 David Gilmour, the legendary guitarist of Pink Floyd, has experienced a life filled with exhilarating highs and painful…
Read More ‘Pioneers’: Henley on the Artist Who Introduced Him to Country RockbyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 Rock and roll was never meant to stay confined to one style. For every bluesy tune, there was…
Read More The Beatles Iconic Track Harrison wrote to take Bold Swipe at McCartneybyMichael ThomasOctober 30, 2024 By the late years of The Beatles, the tension in the studio was undeniable. The band members, once…
Read More “There’s No Heart”: Nash Reveals Why The Band Won’t Be Playing Without CrosbybyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Folk rock legend David Crosby passed away in 2023 due to complications from a COVID-19 infection, leaving fans…
Read More The Young Duo Noel Thought Could Rival Lennon and McCartneybyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Music has a long history of iconic duos—Lennon & McCartney, Andre & Big Boi, Sam & Dave, Jack…
Read More The Steely Dan Song McDonald Found “Impossible” to PerformbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 In the 1970s, Steely Dan’s sophisticated jazz-pop often got a bad rap, but today’s listeners have embraced them…
Read More The Chart-Topping Oasis Anthem Noel Gallagher Wishes He’d Never WrittenbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Not every song hits the right chord with its creator, and even the biggest artists can have tracks…
Read More ‘We All Hated It’: Tom Petty’s Flop Song That Soon Became a Fan FavoritebyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Some songs seem to come fully formed, needing no revision. Paul McCartney’s “Yesterday” famously came to him in…
Read More Eagles’ Members Share Their Favorite Tracks: A Personal PlaylistbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Choosing a favorite track as an Eagles fan is a challenge, but it’s an even tougher task for…
Read More 1 ‘You’ll Never Out-Front Him’: Daltrey on the Best Frontman There’s Ever BeenbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 “Rock ‘n’ Roll may not solve your problems, but it does let you dance all over them,” Pete…
Read More ‘Never Played Like That’: The Drummer Jimmy Page Thought was UnderratedbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Drummers often find themselves overlooked in the rock and roll scene, relegated to the back of the stage…
Read More Chris Cornell’s Dark Sound: The Hidden Influence on ‘Black Hole Sun’byMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 Chris Cornell’s music feels inseparable from rock’s DNA, influencing generations through his work with Audioslave, Soundgarden, and Temple…
Read More How Touring Almost Pushed Fleetwood Mac to Their Breaking PointbyMichael ThomasOctober 29, 2024 The demands of a touring life are rarely kind to anyone who dedicates themselves to music. Performing night…
Read More Dave Grohl’s Regret: The Foo Fighters Songs He Wishes He Could ErasebyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Mistakes are an integral part of the artistic journey, and even the most revered songwriters experience their share…
Read More “I’m Done!”: Stevie Nicks Revealed Why She Couldn’t Stand Lindsey Buckingham Any LongerbyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Stevie Nicks recently shared her thoughts on Lindsey Buckingham’s departure from Fleetwood Mac, revealing the pivotal moment that…
Read More The One Artist Robert Plant Was ‘Too Intimidated’ to Collaborate WithbyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Robert Plant has collaborated with some of music’s greatest talents, from his iconic Led Zeppelin bandmates to renowned…
Read More “An Absolute Genius”: Knopfler’s Surprising Influence Behind Dire Straits’ SuccessbyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 It’s easy to overlook how monumental Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits became in the mid-1980s. Their smooth yet…
Read More The Surprising Vocalist Donald Fagen Wanted to Lead Steely DanbyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Many bands face the challenge of lineup changes, whether from member conflicts, personal priorities, or artistic differences. Replacing…
Read More The 80s Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore Thought was ‘Really Shit-Hot’byMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Ritchie Blackmore, the hard-edged guitarist behind Deep Purple’s sound, is not one to give out compliments lightly. Known…
Read More 1 The Led Zeppelin Legend Who Nearly Joined Red Hot Chili PeppersbyMichael ThomasOctober 28, 2024 Red Hot Chili Peppers are a rare breed in the music world. Known for their California-centric lyrics and…
Read More How a Small-Town Gig Sparked Robert Plant’s Big Rock AmbitionsbyMichael ThomasOctober 27, 2024 Growing up in the rural Midlands, Robert Plant, future Led Zeppelin frontman, didn’t have the luxury of major…