Read More 1 Why Bob Dylan Called Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ a ‘Cop-Out?byMichael ThomasOctober 2, 2024 Looking back at the relationship between two of the biggest icons of the 1960s—The Beatles and Bob Dylan—feels…
Read More Kurt Cobain’s Hidden Gem: The Story Behind “Love Buzz”byMichael ThomasOctober 2, 2024 Every musician dreams of landing that pivotal record deal. At first, attracting even one fan seems daunting, but…
Read More 1 Springsteen vs. Zeppelin: Why ‘The Boss’ Wasn’t Impressed?byMichael ThomasOctober 2, 2024 The goal of any major artist is to surpass those who came before them. While there are countless…
Read More “After the Thrill is Gone”: The Song That Exposed the Eagles’ Inner ChaosbyMichael ThomasOctober 2, 2024 In the 1970s rock scene, success often went hand in hand with turmoil, and the Eagles were no…
Read More Paul McCartney Admits: “John Made My Image Worse Than It Is”byMichael ThomasOctober 2, 2024 For any rock star, looking cool isn’t just a gimmick—it’s crucial. If you’re not seen as a trendsetter,…
Read More Simmons on Criticism :’I’m Comfortable Being Called an Asshole’byMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 Gene Simmons is unapologetic about his reputation and even embraces the label of “Asshole.” In a recent interview…
Read More “New Wave Influence”: How Rush Reinvented Rock in the ’80sbyMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 When it comes to songwriting, rock bands often face a choice: stick with a winning formula or embrace…
Read More 1 “I Walked Out Naked on Stage”: Ian Gillan’s Epic Poncho Stunt!byMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 Ian Gillan, legendary frontman for Deep Purple and former Black Sabbath vocalist, has seen his fair share of…
Read More 1 “I Hated It for Years”: Slash’s Take on Guns N’ Roses’ Biggest HitbyMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 When a song transcends the band that created it, musicians often face a dilemma: embrace its success or…
Read More 1 Unplugged: The Real Reason Pat Smear Left Foo FightersbyMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 Pat Smear’s departure from Foo Fighters raised many eyebrows among fans, prompting questions about the reasons behind his…
Read More “Pure Emotion”: The Only Voice That Touched Keith Richards HeartbyMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 The human voice is the most powerful means of expressing emotions. While instrumentals can evoke feelings, it’s the…
Read More ‘Imagine Singing Along Until You Got It Right’: Plant’s Surprising Favorite SongbyMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 Robert Plant’s legendary status among rock fans is nearly unmatched. As the iconic frontman of Led Zeppelin, Plant…
Read More Neil Young to MTV: What Does the ‘M’ Stand For: Music or Money?byMichael ThomasOctober 1, 2024 Neil Young is often described as “principled” for a reason. Throughout his long career, the Canadian singer-songwriter has…
Read More Dave Grohl : ‘One By One’ Reveals the Dark Side of Foo Fighters’byMichael ThomasSeptember 30, 2024 Not every band aims to provoke deep thought with their lyrics. While some artists, like Lou Reed, challenge…
Read More Gilmour : ‘They Weren’t Having It’ as Pink Floyd Rejected His Favorite TrackbyMichael ThomasSeptember 30, 2024 Compiling a greatest hits album is tricky business, especially for a band like Pink Floyd. What the members…
Read More 1 Gene Simmons Reveals His All-Time Favorite Van Halen TrackbyMichael ThomasSeptember 30, 2024 Gene Simmons isn’t known for handing out compliments, but even he recognized the brilliance of Van Halen’s “House…
Read More 1 Don Henley on Steuart Smith ‘One of the Best I’ve Ever Seen’byMichael ThomasSeptember 30, 2024 Every member of the Eagles helped shape the band’s signature sound. Whether it was Glenn Frey and Don…
Read More 1 Brian Johnson on A AC/DC Blues Track: “Loved It to Death”byMichael ThomasSeptember 30, 2024 There’s an old saying that bands should break up over disagreements about track lists, not the usual rock…
Read More 1 Stevie Nicks’ Drugged-Out Chaos in Music Video That Nearly Broke HerbyMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 By the mid-1970s, Fleetwood Mac was an established band, but their greatest success was still on the horizon.…
Read More 1 Nick Mason on A Momentary Lapse: ‘It Feels Disconnected’byMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 Most musicians don’t go into the studio aiming to show off. The focus is always on doing justice…
Read More 1 Bono Admits Being Jealous of Only This Iconic ArtistbyMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 Music isn’t a contest; it’s a way to express the deepest emotions from the soul. While many artists…
Read More Phil Collins on Struggling with a Genesis Song He Couldn’t StandbyMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 Throughout his career, whether solo or with Genesis, Phil Collins captivated audiences with a range of styles and…
Read More David Gilmour: How ‘Fat Old Sun’ Changed His Role in Pink FloydbyMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 Stepping in front of an audience to perform is not an easy task for most musicians. Even for…
Read More Lennon’s Surprising Regret About a Beatles ClassicbyMichael ThomasSeptember 29, 2024 John Lennon never shied away from criticizing The Beatles, especially as the years passed. During the 1970s, nothing…
Read More 1 Why Elton John Turned Down John Lennon’s Final AlbumbyMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 Music has always thrived on collaboration. The beauty of an artist is often measured by how well they…
Read More Geddy Lee’s Unexpected Funeral SoundtrackbyMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 Most people have thought about what song they’d want played at their funeral, a moment that serves as…
Read More The Famous McCartney Song With No Meaning Behind ItbyMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 Being a rock star isn’t just about fame or having a great voice – it often takes more…
Read More 1 Rush’s Unexpected Gem: The Story Behind Their Bold 60s CoversbyMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 You could ask a hundred Rush fans to name their favorite song, and you’d probably get a hundred…
Read More 1 Malcolm Young: ‘If You Want Blood’ Summed The Band PerfectlybyMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 AC/DC never aimed for an eclectic discography; their motto was simple: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
Read More Why Neil Young Refused the Promo Tour for Sleeps With Angels?byMichael ThomasSeptember 27, 2024 For most musicians, the album promotional cycle is a dreaded yet necessary task. The constant interviews, press tours,…