The Joe Satriani Interview (2013)

By Shawn Perry When it comes to modern day guitar heroes, Joe Satriani easily rates as one of the world’s greatest. It was his second solo album, 1987’s Surfing With...

The Mike Portnoy Interview (2015)

By Shawn Perry Photo by Ron Lyon Drummer Mike Portnoy is one of the busiest, most diverse musicians around. He has chops to spare and most everyone who sees him in...

Scott Holiday: Rival Sons Guitarist Eyes The Darkfighter Prize

By Shawn Perry It’s a week before another tour and Scott Holiday is tying up a few loose ends. “I got interviews booked and I'm leaving town on Monday. It's...

The Alan White Interview

By Shawn Perry Alan White's resume reads like a Who's Who in rock and roll. He's been keeping time for Yes since 1972, but he's also logged plenty of hours...

The Ian Anderson Interview (2006)

By Shawn Perry The last time I spoke with Ian Anderson, he was in the midst of a Jethro Tull tour. He was also preparing to embark on his very...

The Wayne Nelson Interview: Keeping The Heart & Soul of Little River Band Alive

By Laura A. Butler As classic rock bands season or mature, hell, I guess I should come right out and say it, “Get older,” members come and go, and thanks...

The Steve Porcaro Interview (2016)

By Shawn Perry If you don’t know who the Porcaro brothers are, just peruse any popular album from the 70s and 80s, and chances are Jeff (drums), Mike (bass) and/or...

The Ian Anderson Interview (2015)

By Shawn Perry On the road throughout 2015, Ian Anderson is playing newer original music under his own name alongside the music he wrote, recorded and performed with Jethro Tull....

The Steve Vai Interview (2016)

By Shawn Perry Photo by Ron Lyon When it comes to guitar slingers, Steve Vai is definitely one of a kind. A graduate from the school of Frank Zappa, his credibility...

The Phil Ehart Interview

By Shawn Perry Through thick and thin, Kansas have persevered for almost 30 years. Mainstream hits like "Dust In The Wind" and "Carry On My Wayward Son" have hardly cramped...