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...

The Carmine Appice Interview (2008)

Carmine Appice's SLAMM By Shawn Perry When it comes to powerful, four-on-the-floor rock drumming, Carmine Appice's name invariably comes up. Since the late 60s, Appice's unique approach and style has kick-started...

The Joe Satriani Interview (2022)

By Shawn Perry When the pandemic hit the world in 2020, Joe Satriani was preparing to release his 18th album, Shapeshifting. Many acts put the brakes on whatever they were...

The Carmine Appice Interview (2024)

By Ralph Greco, Jr. We certainly can attribute iconic rock star status to drummer Carmine Appice. He’s a founding member of both Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He was also part...

The Immediate Family: Enduring Hardship With Music And Old Friends

By Shawn Perry The coronavirus pandemic devouring the world as we know it in 2020 will likely be remembered for what it has changed — especially the things that human...

The Mark Farner Interview (2014)

By Shawn Perry Grand Funk Railroad was one of the first groups I attached a hardcore allegiance to. Even though I was too young to have seen them live in...

Rock n’ Roll Saviors: Jay Buchanan & Rival Sons are on a Mission

By Sara Escalante In today’s day in age, categories, to a point, have become a thing of the past. There is a plethora of everything, so...

Songwriter: The Other Side Of Colin Blunstone

By Susan Enterline For devotees of rock music and its legendary singers, the name Colin Blunstone instantly conjures thoughts of the hauntingly ethereal-voiced singer for The Zombies — his unique...

The Don Airey Interview

Deep Purple's Don Airey Lights Up The Sky By Ralph Greco, Jr. Here's a question: Who hasn't Don Airey played keyboards with? A former band mate in many groups with the...

The Carmine Appice Interview (2013)

By Shawn Perry Photo by Ron Lyon Carmine Appice is a one-of-a kind, bon fide rock star and a pioneer in rock drumming. He made his name with Vanilla Fudge, built...