Slash: Hard Rock, Gibson & Poker
Is there a more iconic figure in rock and roll than the great Slash? Slash or Saul Hudson as he was born in England back in 1965, has always...
RIP Neil Peart: Rock’s New-World Man
By Ira Kantor
Neil Peart made rock and roll stoicism its own kind of virtuosity.
If we were to look at the Rush drummer compared to other legendary luminaries like Keith...
Remembering Ric Ocasek: New Wave’s “Magic” Man
By Ira Kantor
He wasn’t sexy or flashy. In fact, he was more praying mantis in look and demeanor. Yet the second Ric Ocasek’s monotonal vocals pronounced the phrase “Let...
Cherie Currie Gets ‘Motivated’ On New Record With Brie Darling
Story by Shawn Perry
Live Photos by Joe Schaeffer
Cherie Currie spent a number of years out of the public eye before she returned in 2010 with a memoir about her...
07/07/19: Ringo Starr Back In Los Angeles For Birthday Peace & Love Celebration –...
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Joe Schaeffer
On Sunday, July 7, Ringo Starr showed up at the Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles for his birthday party. As in years...
Uriah Heep’s Mick Box: Last Man Standing
Story by Shawn Perry
Photos by Joe Schaeffer, Charlie Steffens & Richard Stow
For the last 50 years, Mick Box has had one job: playing guitar for Uriah Heep. He's also...
Phil Lanzon Climbs To The Top Of The Heep In ’48 Seconds’
Story by Charlie Steffens
Long known as the keyboardist for Uriah Heep (since 1986), Phil Lanzon possesses a range of artistic endeavors that includes music, painting and writing, and he...
Dr. John: Eternally Bonnaroo
By Ira Kantor
Equal parts shaman, maestro and artistic lord of the bayou, music’s unmistakable Night Tripper Dr. John has bid us farewell at the age of 77.
What Dr. John...
Don Dokken: ‘Breaking The Chains’ Of The Past, Looking Forward
Story & Live Photos by Charlie Steffens
Some of the groups that reigned in the 70s and 80s — particularly those that fall into the category of "Hair Metal" —...
I Want It All: 1975 Interview With Freddie Mercury
By Harvey Kubernik
Actor Rami Malek is the Academy Award-winning recipient in the Best Leading Actor category for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, which...
