Falling Under The Spell Of The Mighty Zep

By Carl Cunningham In the crowded world of classic heavy metal and hard rock, there was none harder and heavier than Britain's Led Zeppelin.Since their formation in 1968 as an...

It Was Fifty Years Ago This May

By Kenneth Wait Editor note: The following article, originally entitled It Was Thirty Years Ago This May, was the very first piece to be published on VintageRock.com on June...

In Conversation: Ringo Starr, David Lynch, and Henry Diltz In Beverly Hills

Story by Shawn Perry Live Photos by Alex Kluft  Whenever a Beatle makes a public appearance, it’s bound to draw a crowd. Such was the case when the band’s drummer, Ringo...

Magical History Tour: A Travelogue

By Shawn Perry I always wanted to go to England and see everything I'd ever read about. As an English major in college, I envisioned the country as a virtual...

Avatar Of The Electric Guitar: The Genius Of Jimi Hendrix – Book Excerpt

September 18, 2020, sadly marks 50 years since the passing of the legendary Jimi Hendrix. To mark this event, journalist/author Greg Prato has assembled a new book, Avatar Of...

Unsung Hero of Rock and Roll: Moyssi, LD & Artist

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Where do I start telling you about Moyssi? Back in the day, he was a lighting designer working coast-to-coast in all the great rock and roll theaters...

Africa’s Top Music Festivals

Africa is a continent that vibrates with music all through the year, and has its own distinctive rhythms and sounds. It offers plenty to music lovers, especially the kinds...

David Bryan and Tico Torres On Bon Jovi’s New Album & Tour

Story by Ralph Greco, Jr. Taking time from their current tour rehearsals, Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan and drummer Tico Torres gave reporters the skinny on the band’s new album...

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (2007)

2007 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: The Politics Of Induction For Patti Smith Upon Her Induction Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ...

For Your Pleasure: Roxy Music In 12 Tracks

By Ira Kantor I’ll admit, when I heard Roxy Music made the shortlist for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I had instant excitement about them...