In The Styx With James “JY” Young
By Shawn Perry
James Young was the designated lead guitarist when Styx started in 1972. Over 50 years later, he’s still at it, dazzling audiences all over the country. Styx...
The Greg Kihn Interview (2017)
By Shawn Perry
When you think of Greg Kihn, it’s hard not to think about the 80s, the All-American no-nonsense indy rocker image he and his band projected, and the...
The Steve Hackett Interview (2012)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Supporting the release of the Squackett album, A Life Within A Day, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett spoke with me about the strong and surprisingly commercial...
The Cherie Currie Interview (2013)
By Shawn Perry
From cherry bomb to chainsaw carver, Cherie Currie is a true rock ‘n roll survivor. Since fronting the Runaways at 16, Currie’s life has been a wild...
The Dweezil Zappa Interview
By Shawn Perry
Nepotism runs deep in the entertainment world. Creative genes, however, don’t
always translate to a performer’s offspring. There are numerous examples
— I won’t name names — but suffice...
The Glenn Hughes Interview (2008)
Glenn Hughes & Chad Smith
By Shawn Perry
Whenever the subject of great British rhythm and blues singers comes around, two names invariably pop up. One is Paul Rodgers. The other...
The Brad Gillis Interview (2014)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
As an original member of Night Ranger, whammy-bar aficionado, songwriter and all-around guitar God Brad Gillis is truly enjoying three decades in the legendary band. With...
The Carl Palmer Interview (2006)
By Shawn Perry
Of all the drummers that popular music has produced, Carl Palmer has to rate as one of the most unique. His style - a combination of precision,...
The Roger Boyd (Head East) Interview
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
Photo by Rusty Enderle
You have to love a guy as open, honest and nice as Roger Boyd. The keyboardist and only remaining original member of Head...
The Steve Hackett Interview (2017)
By Shawn Perry
While talk pops up from time to time about a Genesis reunion of one kind or another, the band’s one-time guitarist Steve Hackett continues to crank out...
