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 Derek Trucks Interview (2011)
By Shawn Perry
As a child prodigy, guitarist Derek Trucks sat in with Buddy Guy. When he turned 20, he joined his Uncle Butch’s group, the Allman Brothers Band. Due...
The Jack Blades Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Jack Blades is nothing if not enthusiastic about his job. I had the occasion to speak with the singer and songwriter whose resume includes membership with...
The Candice Night Interview (2013)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
If you don’t already know, Candice Night is the enchanting front lady of Blackmore’s Night, a band she helms with husband and legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore....
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...
Jon Bream (Music Journalist)
Interview With Jon Bream, Author Of 'Neil Diamond Is Forever: The Illustrated History Of The Man And His Music'
It's quite something to talk with someone who has been writing...
The Joe Satriani Interview (2022)
By Shawn Perry
When the pandemic hit the world in 2020, Joe Satriani was preparing to release his 18th album, Shapeshifting. Many acts put the brakes on whatever they were...
The Michael Des Barres Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
From “Sidney Poitier to Steve Jones,” as he proudly declared, do you know of any musician/actor like Michael Des Barres who can claim such a pedigree?...
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 Randy Bachman Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Randy Bachman is a man on a mission. He could kick back and probably live out the remainder of his life in leisure and comfort. However, like...
