The Ian Anderson Interview (2011)
By Shawn Perry
One of the joys I get from writing about vintage rock is the chance to talk to some of the greatest musicians in the world. And Ian...
Steve Howe: Keeper Of All Things Yes
By Shawn Perry
At 76, Steve Howe is at a unique juncture. There’s little question that he’s a world-class guitarist, as well as an early architect of what became known...
The Juan Croucier Interview (Part 1, 2023)
By Greg Prato
In the mid-to-late 80s, glam metal was one of the most popular subgenres of heavy metal — as evidenced by the amount of bands that scored high...
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 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 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...
The Billy Sherwood Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Billy Sherwood is a veteran producer, songwriter and musician. I first heard about him as the one and only second guitarist in Yes in the late 90s....
The Don Brewer Interview (2002)
By Shawn Perry
The last time I talked with Don Brewer, he was getting ready to step onto a Las Vegas stage with a new version of Grand Funk Railroad....
The Lawrence Gowan Interview
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Maria Younghans
OK, I admit it. I’m one of those guys who used to have a problem with key original members of world-famous rock ‘n roll...
The Glenn Hughes Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Glenn Hughes may go down in history as rock’s ultimate survivor. Already assured of his legendary status as a former member of Deep Purple, the singing bassist...
