Read More Simmons: ‘Not Everyone Likes Jesus, So Why Should I Care What You Think?’byMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 Gene Simmons has always been a polarizing figure in rock, with his bold opinions often splitting the crowd.…
Read More 1 Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton Reflects on Touring Retirement: “A Punch in the Gut”byMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton expressed mixed feelings about the band’s decision to retire from touring, admitting he felt…
Read More Iommi: ‘Country Girl’ Was a Weird Song for Black SabbathbyMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 In rock and roll, there should never be limits on what makes a great song. This genre thrives…
Read More Cornell’s Solo Debut: ‘I Wasn’t Ready’ Yet It Shook the Rock World”byMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 In 1978, Casablanca Records pulled a bold marketing stunt by releasing solo albums from each of the four…
Read More Linkin Park: Shinoda Embraces Emily Armstrong’s Unique VoicebyMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 Mike Shinoda recently shared his first impression of Linkin Park’s new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, sparking excitement and controversy…
Read More Noel Gallagher: Oasis Burned Out Too Soon After Britpop GlorybyMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 For any major rock star, reflecting on life’s journey without regrets is rare. While there are always a…
Read More Ringo Starr Reveals the Dark Side of Touring with The BeatlesbyMichael ThomasOctober 9, 2024 Despite the jokes and criticism, Ringo Starr was an essential part of The Beatles’ success. His drumming style,…
Read More Gilmour Slams Pink Floyd’s ‘Atom Heart Mother’: “God, It’s Awful”byMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Pink Floyd were a band of contradictions, somehow thriving in a creative environment that would have broken most…
Read More The Beatles’ Oldest Cover: A Song That’s Older Than Rock and Roll ItselfbyMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Which Beatles Cover Was Older—‘Kansas City’ or ‘Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby’? While John Lennon and Paul…
Read More The Cures’ Controversy: ‘People Don’t Understand Why We Split Up’byMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Creating a hit single isn’t easy; it requires a blend of talent and luck to craft a song…
Read More Why Keith Richards Regrets ‘Get Off Of My Cloud’ While Neil Young Praises ItbyMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 The Rolling Stones epitomize the essence of rock ‘n’ roll, crafting a blueprint that countless bands have followed.…
Read More Why U2 Stopped Covering Songs: “We Just Couldn’t Play Them Right”byMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Any band that wants to make it big has to quickly grasp the value of original material. Sure,…
Read More Why In Through the Out Door Was Zeppelin’s Final Turning PointbyMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 No rock band can avoid disagreements. Even though they seem like a united force on stage, there are…
Read More Joe Walsh on the ‘Hotel California’ Solo: ‘It’s Still a Challenge’byMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Even before Joe Walsh joined the Eagles, he was widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists of…
Read More Geddy Lee on Bass Icons: ‘Flea Has This Rhythmic Thing’ That Transforms MusicbyMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Although Geddy Lee may dominate conversations about legendary bassists, he isn’t the only bass maestro. Lee’s unique charisma…
Read More Don Henley’s Quiet Masterpiece: The Story Behind ‘A Month of Sundays’byMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 Most artists don’t write songs just to climb the charts. While millions of fans singing along is a…
Read More No More Pink Floyd?: Why Gilmour Refuses to perform with WatersbyMichael ThomasOctober 8, 2024 David Gilmour has put an end to any lingering hopes of a reunion with former Pink Floyd bandmate…
Read More The Track Noel Gallagher Regrets: “Cast No Shadow” Fell ShortbyMichael ThomasOctober 7, 2024 Some of the greatest rock songs are born from a single great idea. While rock isn’t always seen…
Read More 1 Iggy Pop on “African Man”: “I’d Gladly Cut It From the Album”byMichael ThomasOctober 7, 2024 When Iggy Pop first began crafting music with The Stooges, there were no boundaries. The whole purpose of…
Read More Cobain’s Plan to Fire Dave Grohl: Untold Story of Nirvana’s EndbyMichael ThomasOctober 7, 2024 he tragic death of Kurt Cobain remains one of music’s most heart-wrenching losses, marking the end of an…
Read More 1 The Grateful Dead’s Biggest Hit: It’s Not What You ThinkbyMichael ThomasOctober 7, 2024 The popularity of the Grateful Dead is hard to measure. While they’ve produced timeless songs, their success runs…
Read More 1 ‘He Was Like This Mad Scientist’: Joe Walsh Remembers Les Paul’s ResiliencebyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Joe Walsh has always been a musician focused on the joy of making music with friends rather than…
Read More 1 From Oasis to Knebworth: Liam Gallagher’s Musical JourneybyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Being in a band is far from easy. The road to success is filled with challenges, and even…
Read More 1 ‘Did I Invent the Fretless Bass?’: Wyman’s Surprising Bass LegacybyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Bill Wyman, the former bassist for The Rolling Stones, has long been a controversial figure in rock history.…
Read More The Beatles’ Hits That Lennon Wished He Could Re-recordbyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Any artist, no matter how successful, can suffer from imposter syndrome. Even when the world praises them as…
Read More Ozzy Osbourne: ‘It’s Unfinished’ Without Bill Ward in Black SabbathbyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 While many bands thrive after lineup changes, Black Sabbath has always been defined by the original chemistry between…
Read More ‘They Blew Us Off the Stage’: Ozzy’s Take on VAN HALEN ‘1978’byMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Ozzy Osbourne and Billy Morrison recently featured in a new episode of “Ozzy Speaks” on SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard.…
Read More Clapton on ‘Layla’: ‘It’s a Difficult Song, But It Still Knocks Me Out’byMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Many artists develop a dislike for their biggest hits, often feeling trapped by them. It’s understandable; after years…
Read More 1 Anthony Kiedis Calls Bob Dylan a Top 10 Musician of All TimebyMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 Anthony Kiedis may not be the first name that comes to mind when we think of lyricists following…
Read More 1 David Crosby: “Everly Brothers Were Too Goddamn Good”byMichael ThomasOctober 6, 2024 For any great rock ensemble, harmony singing is a sacred art. While some musicians spend years perfecting their…