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 Alvin Lee Interview (2012)
By Shawn Perry
Discussion about guitar heroes from the 1960s typically revolves around Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, with an occasional shout-out to Pete Townshend, Duane Allman...
The Stuart Smith (Heaven & Earth) Interview
By Shawn Perry
Stuart Smith did not come up through the typical rock ‘n roll ranks of his contemporaries. The British-born guitarist was initially compelled to follow his father into...
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...
Albert Bouchard: Reimagining ‘Imaginos’
Imaginos was conceived by Sandy Pearlman, an “under-appreciated” rock impresario to some degree who managed Blue Öyster Cult, wrote loads of their lyrics, produced their albums, and went on...
The Ronnie Montrose Interview (2011)
By Shawn Perry
When I met Ronnie Montrose on September 9, 2011, it was a golden opportunity to talk to someone whose music had been a strong force in my...
The Lou Gramm Interview (2013)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Lou Gramm is the iconic voice of Foreigner as well as co-writer to some of the band’s biggest hits, including "Waiting For A Girl Like You,”...
The Rick Wakeman Interview (2009)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Lee Wilkinson
When I first heard Rick Wakeman's Journey To The Centre Of The Earth some time around its release in 1974, I was at once...
The Suzi Quatro Interview (2022)
By Greg Prato
Whether it be inspiring countless rockers — both female and male — with a string of early 70s classic singles (“Can The Can,” “48 Crash,” “Devil Gate...
