Days Of Passed In The Future For John Lodge
By Shawn Perry
When Moody Blues drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021, it marked the end of an era. Because Edge was the only original member who had remained...
The Carmine Appice Interview (2008)
Carmine Appice's SLAMM
By Shawn Perry
When it comes to powerful, four-on-the-floor rock drumming, Carmine Appice's name invariably comes up. Since the late 60s, Appice's unique approach and style has kick-started...
The Steve Hackett Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Tina Korhonen
As the guitarist for Genesis from 1970 to 1977, Steve Hackett brought a refined sensibility to the music with an understated, yet calculated style....
Interview With Jim DeRogatis, Author Of ‘The Velvet Underground: An Illustrated History Of A...
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Writer, DJ, musician and pop music critic for The Chicago Sun-Times, Jim DeRogatis is the man behind the new book, The Velvet Underground: An Illustrated History...
Let Spirits Ride: The Mark Andes Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Mark Andes has seen more than most. The bassist and vocalist was an original member of both Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne. He would appear on...
The Dave Mason Interview
By Shawn Perry
I think we can all agree (and not disagree) that Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Traffic co-founder Dave Mason’s place in rock and roll is...
The Bernie Marsden Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Bernie Marsden is not your garden-variety marquee name, but his credentials are A-list all the way. The English guitarist played with a number of bands in the...
(Literary) Voyage Of The Acolyte: The Steve Hackett Interview (2020)
By Ira Kantor
Despite being forced to end his most recent tour abruptly per the COVID-19 pandemic, guitar legend Steve Hackett remains as busy as ever.
After 50 years in the...
The Paul Shortino Interview
By Shawn Perry
Paul Shortino has enjoyed a very colorful career as a singer. He was mentored by Ronnie James Dio, he’s sang with bands like Rough Cutt and Quiet...
