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 Vinnie Moore Interview (2011)
By James P. Shelley
Vinnie Moore joined UFO as lead guitarist in 2004, replacing Michael Schenker, and has appeared on four UFO albums — You Are Here, Showtime, The Monkey...
The Robert Berry Interview (2018)
By Shawn Perry
Photo by Dave Lepori
As an avid fan and follower of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, I’ve written extensively about their albums and their concerts, even got the chance...
The Martin Turner Interview (2016)
By Ralph Greco, Jr.
As a founding member of Wishbone Ash, songwriter, vocalist and bassist Martin Turner is a man who has seen lots of the ups, downs and complete...
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...
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 Travis Stever Interview (2026)
By Greg Prato
For Travis Stever, collaboration has always been about chemistry — the unpredictable spark that happens when different musical worlds collide. That spirit is at the heart of...
The Jon Herington (Steely Dan) Interview (2014)
By Shawn Perry
Guitarist with Steely Dan since 2000, Jon Herington has played the game in both the rock and jazz idioms for over four decades. He earned his stripes...
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 Brian Tichy Interview
Interview by Bruce Forrest
Photo by Ron Lyon
With a jaw-dropping resume of session and tour work (Whitesnake, Slash’s Snakepit, Foreigner, Ozzy Osbourne, etc.), co-writing credits with Billy Idol, music...
