Michael Leonard

Latest articles by Michael Leonard

Coldplay - Joe Satriani fans?
Joe Satriani sues Coldplay

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Guitarist says Viva La Vida uses his riff

Bands
Chinese Democracy - not the 'history making' album the ad campaign predicted
8 reasons why Chinese Democracy stiffed

By Joe Bosso, Michael Leonard Last updated

And Axl Rose himself is part of the problem

Singles And Albums
Noel Gallagher wants to record a solo album when the current Oasis tour ends
Noel Gallagher plans solo album

By Michael Leonard Last updated

And he wants Liam to do the same

Singles And Albums
Coldplay have garnered seven Grammy nominations
Lil Wayne and Coldplay lead 2009 Grammy nominations

By Michael Leonard Last updated

UK artist guaranteed to win Record Of The Year

Bands
Grandmaster Flash in DJ Hero
DJ Hero mixes Nirvana with Rick James

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Controversial mix-list is revealed

Music Industry
Wayne Coyne and Flaming Lips
Flaming Lips album features MGMT and Karen O

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Embryonic drops in September

Singles And Albums
Chad Smith - ripping
Chad Smith rocks too hard, suffers "serious injury"

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Chickenfoot drummer rips bicep

Drummers
Dave Grohl
Josh Homme, Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones form band

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Trio recording in LA

Singles And Albums
Rock Of Ages
Air guitar world record is broken

By Michael Leonard Last updated

810-strong ensemble 'play' together

Guitars
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson: fake death, finance rows and 2 new albums?

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Rumours about the late singer get more wacko

Singles And Albums
Missing Image for
Alice In Chains release new track

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Watch clip: buy it now via iTunes and Amazon

Singles And Albums
Missing Image for
Oscar awards threaten Best Song clampdown

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Songwriters need to up their game!

Music Industry
Missing Image for
Sky Saxon dies

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Leader of The Seeds dies at 71

Bands
A Randy Rhoads documentary is due soon
Randy Rhoads documentary preview

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Watch 10-minute trailer here

Drums
Buzz Aldrin, man on the moon
79-year-old astronaut goes hip-hop

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Buzz Aldrin hooks up with Snoop Dogg

Artists
Starsailor remix features Brandon Flowers
Starsailor record with Brandon Flowers, Ron Wood

By Michael Leonard Last updated

But will Killers' team block physical release?

Artists
The Cure's Robert Smith: he'll set the price, thanks
Robert Smith blasts "idiot" Radiohead

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Pay what you want? Not for The Cure

Bands
Bruce Springsteen, the 'Boss' of Glastonbury 2009
BLOG: Glastonbury 2009 is fossilised rock

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Have headliners ever been so old?

Gigs & Festivals
Snooks Eaglin (sitting), a legend of New Orleans blues
R&B guitarist Snooks Eaglin dies

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Clapton, McCartney favourite has heart attack

Guitarists
Dre's Topless has leaked to New York radio
Dr Dre, TI and Nas track leaks

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Is Dre the Axl Rose of hip-hop?

Singles And Albums
The Beatles get uked
The weirdest 'Beatles' band ever?

By Michael Leonard Last updated

3-year project - all 185 Fabs songs on ukulele

Bands
Kanye West - blinded by his own skills
Kanye West records "best hip-hop beat" for Jay-Z

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Producer staggered by his own talent

Singles And Albums
Coldplay are officially the biggest-selling artists of 2008
Coldplay have 2008's best selling album

By Michael Leonard Last updated

AC/DC, Duffy, Metallica in Top 5

Singles And Albums
Bernard Butler (standing with Gibson), 2009's Producer Of The Year
Bernard Butler wins Brits producer award

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Ex-Suede guitarist triumphs over Brian Eno

Singles And Albums
Fender - a classic brand
Why Leo Fender is our favourite Grammy winner

By Michael Leonard Last updated

Clapton, Edge, Bruce and Keef pay tribute

Music Industry
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