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 Gary Brooker Interview (2019)
By Shawn Perry
It was the Summer of 1967 and there was a surge of radical activity on both sides of the pond. You had the free spirited hippies in...
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 Nick Lowe Interview (2012)
By Chris Epting
One of the most beloved singers, songwriters and producers of his generation, the affable Nick Lowe is currently riding a new wave of popularity thanks to The...
The Mark Farner Interview (2008)
By Shawn Perry
Grand Funk Railroad has been part of my musical vocabulary for as long as I've followed rock music. I was blown away with this ravenous power trio...
Warren Haynes & Gov’t Mule: Waging Post-Pandemic Peace
By Shawn Perry
For any musician who needed a break from the hectic pace of album-tour-album-tour cycle, the COVID-19 pandemic was a blessing. Granted the loss of income hit many...
The Wayne Nelson Interview: Keeping The Heart & Soul of Little River Band Alive
By Laura A. Butler
As classic rock bands season or mature, hell, I guess I should come right out and say it, “Get older,” members come and go, and thanks...
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...
Conversations With The Masters: The VintageRock.com Interviews
25 'vintage' interviews with the world’s most renowned musicians, including:
IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull)
CARL PALMER (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)
JUSTIN HAYWARD (Moody Blues)
STEVE MORSE (Deep Purple)
RICK WAKEMAN (Yes)
GARY WRIGHT (Spooky Tooth)
JOHN...
The Roky Erickson Interview (2008)
Roky Erickson: Survival Of The Fittest
By Carl Cunningham
In my 18 years as a freelance music journalist, I've interviewed some big name music artists. Before nearly every interview, I feel...
