The Mark Stein Interview
By Shawn Perry
I first met Mark Stein in 1985 at a rehearsal studio in Van Nuys, California. Guitarist Lanny Cordola was playing with him in a new band called...
Mark Farner: Back In Once Again
By Shawn Perry
Music fans and sideline observers know Mark Farner as the “shirtless” guitar god, frontman singer and songwriter for Grand Funk Railroad — a band he led to...
The Gregg Rolie Interview
By Shawn Perry
Singer/keyboardist Gregg Rolie is the co-founder of two international super groups: Santana and Journey. As a member of Santana, he played the Fillmore and Woodstock, and sang...
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...
The Adrian Belew Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Adrian Belew is one of those mysterious figures in music you can’t pigeon hole. He first came on to the public radar as a sideman for Frank...
The Timothy B. Schmit Interview
By Shawn Perry
When you think about it, Timothy B. Schmit has led a truly blessed existence. Which isn't to say the veteran bassist and vocalist hasn’t pay his dues,...
The Steve Porcaro Interview (2016)
By Shawn Perry
If you don’t know who the Porcaro brothers are, just peruse any popular album from the 70s and 80s, and chances are Jeff (drums), Mike (bass) and/or...
The Phil Ehart & Richard Williams Interview
Toto, I Don't Think We're In Kansas Anymore
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
The thing with interviewing is to try and not genuflect too much when you meet your idols. A recent...
The Rich Williams Interview (2023)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photos by Ron Lyon
Rich Williams has been the long-standing guitarist in Kansas since the band’s formation in 1973. Along with drummer Phil Ehart, the only other...
