Read More “I Wish Led Zeppelin Would Get Back Together”: Henley on the Band’s ReunionbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 No artist is obliged to perform music indefinitely. While being on stage with a band can be exhilarating,…
Read More Dave Grohl’s Vision: The Album That Transformed Foo FightersbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Foo Fighters aren’t usually the first band to come to mind for face-melting rock and roll. Their reputation…
Read More When Paul McCartney Almost Joined The Doors? Rock History’s Greatest ‘What If’byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 The early 1970s marked a tumultuous period in music history. The vibrant hippie movement had decayed into a…
Read More “I Hate Being Compared to Them”: Townshend’s and Zeppelins’ ClashbyMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Rock and roll is often fraught with conflict rather than joyous artistic expression. This was especially true during…
Read More Tony Iommi Reveals His Favorite Deep Purple Masterpiece!!!byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 The musical innovations of the 1960s paved the way for many new genres, including punk, alt-rock, and ambient…
Read More 1 “Set My World on Fire”: Eddie Vedder’s Poetic Pain in “Nothingman”byMichael ThomasOctober 14, 2024 Most of the iconic grunge bands didn’t lean on traditional love songs. Nirvana’s lyrics were often cryptic, and…
Read More Jimmy Page: Bonham’s Drumming Showed ‘What He Was All About’byMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 For some artists, rock and roll transcends simply crafting great tunes; it embodies the essence of pouring every…
Read More Keith Richards: “I Always Felt There Was Something Hollow” About Led ZeppelinbyMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 Keith Richards, the iconic guitarist of The Rolling Stones, is a man of distinct tastes and habits. One…
Read More Pink Floyd’s Nightmare: Gilmour’s Reflections on the Darkest ErabyMichael ThomasOctober 13, 2024 Every great rock band goes through peaks and valleys in their career, and Pink Floyd is no exception.…
Read More Mötley Crüe Roars Back to Sin City With 2025 Vegas ResidencybyTimmyOctober 13, 2024 The bad boys of rock are back! Mötley Crüe is gearing up for a scorching return to Las…
Read More Chris Cornell’s Darkest Hour: How One Song Became His Turning PointbyMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 The phrase “Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll” has long been the anthem of the rock music lifestyle. From…
Read More The Songs Jimmy Page Wishes Led Zeppelin Never RecordedbyMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 Led Zeppelin rarely made mistakes during their decade at the top of the music world. They set high…
Read More 1 What Event Led The Kinks to the Edge of a Split?byMichael ThomasOctober 12, 2024 Hitting the road often drains musicians of their best material. While the comfort of the studio allows artists…
Read More Robert Plant’s Surprising Admiration for Sinéad O’ConnorbyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Since Led Zeppelin I dropped in 1969, aspiring rock frontmen have tried to channel Robert Plant’s unique style.…
Read More ‘Nobody Played Like That’: The Drummer Charlie Watts Could Never OutshinebyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Every drummer has their unique language when they sit behind the kit. Although many grow up listening to…
Read More “Show Me the Music”: Why Chris Cornell Ditched the Guitar in ‘Audioslave’byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 The studio has always been a place where collaboration brings out the best in artists. No matter how…
Read More “Incredible Music”: Band That Defines Rock ‘n’ Roll for Jimmy PagebyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Pure rock and roll has its established rules, but many authentic acts push the boundaries of what’s considered…
Read More Townshend’s Rare Tribute: Why He Calls Brian Wilson a “Truly Great Genius”byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Pete Townshend, the guitarist of The Who, has transformed from a fiery rock star to a music industry…
Read More How the ‘Godfather of Grunge’ Shaped Dave Grohl’s Rock LegacybyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 There’s something about Dave Grohl that instantly puts people at ease. His laid-back smile and reputation as the…
Read More Hagar’s Meltdown Opening for Kiss: I Pulled My Pants Down and Said ‘Fk You’byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Opening for a big band is rarely a walk in the park. For many musicians, it’s their chance…
Read More Keith Richards on Mick Avory: ‘He Wasn’t Right for The Stones’byMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 Not all musicians are made to create magic together. It comes down to chemistry, and no matter how…
Read More “The Night Before”: McCartney’s Bluesy Gem Amid Beatles ChaosbyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 By the time The Beatles were crafting their later albums, their focus had shifted beyond just recording catchy…
Read More How Rush’s “Tai-Shan” Became Their Most Regretted SongbyMichael ThomasOctober 11, 2024 For most bands, picking a favorite song from their catalog is a nearly impossible task. Every track holds…
Read More Townshend’s Brutal Truth: “I’m Glad Moon and Entwistle Are Gone”byMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 Being in a band can feel a lot like being part of a sitcom couple — you’re rarely…
Read More “Out of Nowhere”: Robertson on the Magic of ‘Up On Cripple Creek’byMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 Where does art come from? Some claim it’s a divine gift from above, while ancient Greeks believed muses…
Read More Kurt Cobain Slams Arena Shows: Why Nirvana Wasn’t Made for Big StagesbyMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 Some artists seem destined for arenas and stadiums. Bruce Springsteen, for instance, has made massive venues his second…
Read More ‘Punch ‘im in the Mouth’: Jagger’s War with Aerosmith’s Steven TylerbyMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 The Rolling Stones have never been shy about their “thieving” ways in rock ‘n’ roll. As Keith Richards…
Read More When Skiffle Met Rock: Lonnie Donegan’s Impact on Page’s CareerbyMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 When exploring music’s rich history, it’s easy to pinpoint cultural milestones that shaped today’s soundscape. The Yardbirds, legendary…
Read More “It Was Overwhelming”: Blackmore on Sharing Stage with a BeatlebyMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 In 1984, Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore had a chance encounter with George Harrison, leading to an unforgettable…
Read More 1 Hagar on Eddie Van Halen’s Darkest Days: “I Thought He Was Going to Die”byMichael ThomasOctober 10, 2024 Touring is not for the faint of heart. While recording in the studio can be a controlled environment,…