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 Roger Earl Interview (2013)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photo By Ron Lyon
Roger Earl, Foghat’s original drummer and the only member to appear on all the band’s albums, is a transplanted Englishman living on a...
The Steve Howe Interview (2003)
By Shawn Perry
It's safe to say that, as a guitarist, Steve Howe is in a class of his own. For over 30 years, the 55-year-old native Londoner has been...
The Steve Morse Interview (2010)
By Shawn Perry
Of the many musicians I have had the pleasure to interview, Steve Morse is probably one of the most fascinating. To watch him handle the guitar is...
The Rick Wakeman Interview (2020): Word For Word
By Shawn Perry
When you think of Rick Wakeman, it conjures up images of a man in a cape surrounded by an array of keyboards. He’s at once a super...
The Carl Palmer Interview (2006)
By Shawn Perry
Of all the drummers that popular music has produced, Carl Palmer has to rate as one of the most unique. His style - a combination of precision,...
The Carmine Appice Interview (2013)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
Carmine Appice is a one-of-a kind, bon fide rock star and a pioneer in rock drumming. He made his name with Vanilla Fudge, built...
The Pat Travers Interview
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Kimberly Annette
Pat Travers is definitely one of rock’s great journeymen and survivors. Early on in his career, the Canadian guitarist and singer caught the eye...
The Gary Wright Interview
By Shawn Perry
One of the first concerts I attended as a youngster was that of Rick Wakeman at the Anaheim Convention Center. Memories of the actual show are a...
The Leo Lyons Interview
By Shawn Perry
When music fans think of Ten Years After, they’re liable to picture guitarist/vocalist Alvin Lee, fingers a-flying across the fret board of his beloved Big Red, a...
