The Punky Meadows Interview (2017)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photo by Joe Schaeffer
As the lead guitarist of Angel, Punky Meadows cemented his reputation when he became the subject of the Frank Zappa song “Punky Whips.”...
The Ricky Byrd Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
As the main axe man behind Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock 'n Roll,” Ricky Byrd was not only part of Jett's band the Blackhearts during their...
The Babys Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
When I asked singer John Waite in 2013 why he wasn’t part of the Babys reunion, he gave me a very direct answer without a shred of...
The Steve Hackett Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
There are guitar players…and then there are guitar players. Steve Hackett is a guitar player among very few whose unique touch has kept him at a...
A Few Words With Steve Hackett – Fall 2015
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Every time I speak to Steve Hackett — as I have done now three times for Vintage Rock — I am reminded of how absolutely comfortable...
The Ian Gillan Interview
By Shawn Perry
He played Jesus Christ in the original Jesus Christ Superstar. He sang "Smoke On The Water." He also sang with Luciano Pavarotti. Ian Gillan is one of...
The Eric Burdon Interview
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Maria Huizinga
Eric Burdon is indisputably one of rock's greatest survivors. Often misunderstood and certainly underrated, the original lead singer of the Animals who rode the...
The Roky Erickson Interview (2008)
Roky Erickson: Survival Of The Fittest
By Carl Cunningham
In my 18 years as a freelance music journalist, I've interviewed some big name music artists. Before nearly every interview, I feel...
The Ian Anderson Interview (2002)
By Shawn Perry
He is one of the most identifiable icons in the history of rock and roll. Balancing on one leg like a peg-legged pirate, his arm arched in...
The Michael Schenker Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
I have witnessed the many incarnations of Michael Schenker — from UFO to MSG to McAuley-Schenker and most recently at the House of Blues...
