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...

Days Of Passed In The Future For John Lodge

By Shawn Perry When Moody Blues drummer Graeme Edge passed away in 2021, it marked the end of an era. Because Edge was the only original member who had remained...

Interview With Jim DeRogatis, Author Of ‘The Velvet Underground: An Illustrated History Of A...

By Ralph Greco, Jr. Writer, DJ, musician and pop music critic for The Chicago Sun-Times, Jim DeRogatis is the man behind the new book, The Velvet Underground: An Illustrated History...

Balancing Heaven & Earth: The 2014 Yes Interviews

By Shawn Perry Five decades into their magnificent journey, the members of Yes see no reason to stop what they’re doing. So intent they are to work and remain active,...

The Carl Palmer Interview (2013)

By Shawn Perry At a time when many of his peers are slowing down or throwing in the towel completely, drummer Carl Palmer is going strong with little intention of...

Dirty Honey Guitarist John Notto Talks New Album & Hitting The Road In 2021

By Shawn Perry Now that things are getting back to the new normal, people are dying to get out and mingle. Whether it’s traveling, going to restaurants, or enjoying the...

The Ian Anderson Interview (2006)

By Shawn Perry The last time I spoke with Ian Anderson, he was in the midst of a Jethro Tull tour. He was also preparing to embark on his very...

The Geoff Tate Interview (2010)

By Shawn Perry Queensrÿche is one of the few bands from the 80s that transcended the era. They were unfairly lumped in with many of the hard rock and heavy...

The Keith Emerson Interview

By Shawn Perry The image is unforgettable. There I was, sitting about 100 yards or more away, 14-years-old, my mind already blown by Black Sabbath and Deep Purple. The headliner...

The Don Brewer Interview (2017)

By Shawn Perry Photo by George Bekris Grand Funk Railroad was one of the first bands I wrote about for Vintage Rock. I reviewed a show they did at the Del...