The Ricky Byrd Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
As the main axe man behind Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock 'n Roll,” Ricky Byrd was not only part of Jett's band the Blackhearts during their...
The Jeff Pilson Interview
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
Jeff Pilson is what you call a utility guy. He can do everything: play bass, play guitar, produce, write songs, sing, even act. He...
A Few Words With Steve Hackett – Fall 2015
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Every time I speak to Steve Hackett — as I have done now three times for Vintage Rock — I am reminded of how absolutely comfortable...
The Jon Anderson Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Cathy Miller
The passing of bassist Chris Squire on June 27, 2015, means there are no longer any original members left in Yes. With Squire and...
The Mike Portnoy Interview (2015)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Ron Lyon
Drummer Mike Portnoy is one of the busiest, most diverse musicians around. He has chops to spare and most everyone who sees him in...
The Steve Morse Interview (2002)
The Hardest Working Guitarist In Show Business
By Shawn Perry
If you were to sit with a group of well-versed guitarists and the name Steve Morse came up, an unnerving hush...
Ian Anderson & Jethro Tull: Scaling ‘The Zealot Gene’
By Shawn Perry
There is no question that Jethro Tull has weathered any number of trends, trials, tribulations and testaments over the course of 50 plus years. This is because...
The Richie Faulkner Interview (2014)
By Bruce Forrest
When I was given the opportunity to interview Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, I could not pass. After all, in the last three years, the 34-year old...
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...
Junkman Radio Interviews Jeff Scott Soto From Sons of Apollo
Three years after unleashing their unique brand of progressive hard rock fury on their debut album Psychotic Symphony, Sons of Apollo are back in 2020 with their sophomore studio...
