The Carl Palmer Interview (2017)

By Shawn Perry Photo by Sarah Elizabeth Aylward The last time I spoke to drummer Carl Palmer, he and his band were preparing to play two festivals at sea. This time,...

The Jack Bruce Interview

By Shawn Perry Photo by Marek Hoffmann There’s not much that can be said about Jack Bruce that hasn’t already been said before, but I’ll say it anyway: He’s the consummate...

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 Dave Cousins (Strawbs) Interview (2019)

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Strawbs, along with guest performers, former Strawbs, and Strawbs-related artists, are celebrating their 50th Anniversary in the United States with a three-day (April 26, 27 and 28,...

The Steve Hackett Interview (2018)

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Once again, former Genesis guitarist and Rock And Roll Hall of Famer Steve Hackett is on tour. Hackett’s 2018 live release Wuthering Nights: Live in Birmingham,...

The Vinnie Moore Interview (2011)

By James P. Shelley Vinnie Moore joined UFO as lead guitarist in 2004, replacing Michael Schenker, and has appeared on four UFO albums — You Are Here, Showtime, The Monkey...

The Howard Leese Interview (2013)

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Photos by Ron Lyon & Glen Willis As a member of Heart, guitarist with Paul Rodgers, and part of Bad Company as well, Howard Leese has been...

The Rudolph Schenker (Scorpions) Interview

Rudolph Schenker: Keeps On Stinging By Shawn Perry Sometimes, you have to ask yourself the age-old question: What keeps some of these bands going? You'd think after a decade or so,...

The Billy Gibbons Interview (2014)

By Shawn Perry It’s a natural reaction — when you think of the best rock ‘n roll from Texas, you think of ZZ Top. Since 1970, Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill...

The Steve Howe Interview (2012)

By Shawn Perry Photo by Brian Tierney Many of his contemporaries are close to retirement, but Steve Howe is busier than ever, handling guitar duties for both Yes and Asia, and...